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 2279339 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2280723 epoch_slot_no: 12723 block_no: 2279232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1691 time: 2019-03-05 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27770f58745140061a477b125c2fba5b4fb2cc53dfe106236bf7a168a4c4fc35Block Operator
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