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 2279217 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280601 epoch_slot_no: 12601 block_no: 2279110 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2426 time: 2019-03-05 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51b52489bd149f61abdc3f653f1d25238aa5102487df4dfa979d6d647583bca3Block Operator
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