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 2278943 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280327 epoch_slot_no: 12327 block_no: 2278836 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2615 time: 2019-03-05 18:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4958bb744710b049ba81fb8245a29cfe9fa3c9bd42a81d5112713f59de1c0eeBlock Operator
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