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 2279612 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280996 epoch_slot_no: 12996 block_no: 2279505 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-03-05 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0589ad431e0983b3d34244efee3ec0bb678c2298e18c226fa40a7af98df7a9ddBlock Operator
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