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 2279648 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281032 epoch_slot_no: 13032 block_no: 2279541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-03-05 22:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40db5547ac7f3b2146069247b5fdd3cc87c294d097fc02d6fcdb0ae08c267a2eBlock Operator
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