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 2279802 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281186 epoch_slot_no: 13186 block_no: 2279695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8594 time: 2019-03-05 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52c0ec6b150397a8a47ab23c6fa0bd06526f37c485688bbfb2a80fe2f94627e1Block Operator
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