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 2278998 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280382 epoch_slot_no: 12382 block_no: 2278891 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-05 18:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11177bfd06790c2fcd97b59e2b0d8358bfba0390f09a7cbb92622ed42d12beafBlock Operator
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