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 2279826 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281210 epoch_slot_no: 13210 block_no: 2279719 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-03-05 23:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bb77a2b778acebe35a0ce14b335ca03d907a6508ca1475f66a1fd1a8fc8bceaBlock Operator
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