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 2279052 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2280436 epoch_slot_no: 12436 block_no: 2278945 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 19311 time: 2019-03-05 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0664c6517173e296ff3ab599bbc879628f6b8622a77b9c90e0ec61fb42b9703Block Operator
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