A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2278902 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2280286 epoch_slot_no: 12286 block_no: 2278795 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 18032 time: 2019-03-05 18:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc03272a067d8b65f6c307c355c80c8212ce9229018ea7aab844fed64324719cbBlock Operator
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