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 2279887 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281271 epoch_slot_no: 13271 block_no: 2279780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1492 time: 2019-03-05 23:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54866e560090a8176aee3576616fb67778c2aa84b2a4a99142c21967f83c91bcBlock Operator
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