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 2279126 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280510 epoch_slot_no: 12510 block_no: 2279019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-05 19:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a7406ebf81599200cc7eb3458b817e3070495996c87268e64ba92edfb9cc064Block Operator
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