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 2279202 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2280586 epoch_slot_no: 12586 block_no: 2279095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2019-03-05 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35cc671db55f10fcbde136584465697adc6be650ff9d71146388d14ba8f39d36Block Operator
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