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 2279089 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280473 epoch_slot_no: 12473 block_no: 2278982 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-05 19:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0a01a03021aeef46653d0b4f3c85a8f6bdd8a57000e0b281781001b8ccf31e9Block Operator
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