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 2279948 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2281332 epoch_slot_no: 13332 block_no: 2279841 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1997 time: 2019-03-05 23:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x485b9fd515f0ae61152f900ace18022a2410665319bafa8b86f1c76b1eb9de71Block Operator
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