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 2279933 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281317 epoch_slot_no: 13317 block_no: 2279826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2019-03-05 23:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafd4a6e0450c01fc796cb33bcad7e6692eff06c38e2243e1b78c0d07a869d368Block Operator
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