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 2279777 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281161 epoch_slot_no: 13161 block_no: 2279670 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8598 time: 2019-03-05 22:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x026be546bb831c6854705d5f68d741d2e48f2336606b58284da1c640eadf9641Block Operator
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