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 2279703 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281087 epoch_slot_no: 13087 block_no: 2279596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2620 time: 2019-03-05 22:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9655c28ffea0ffe68d56d714325395fc6e5bb108ff03145ff2e8ae3d0527f90Block Operator
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