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 2279412 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2280796 epoch_slot_no: 12796 block_no: 2279305 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 13152 time: 2019-03-05 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3ea1fbfe51b263e72574e19df06da2b91bd7f12a5b4cc7af276fd31d9e9fe8bBlock Operator
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