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 2279172 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280556 epoch_slot_no: 12556 block_no: 2279065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2078 time: 2019-03-05 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26036649c442d0a2d3e48e17da00102c73a5231f7fdc061afcc9cbdf54ff73a9Block Operator
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