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 2279963 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281347 epoch_slot_no: 13347 block_no: 2279856 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2019-03-05 23:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17c8ee21029eade362dde270c610f3a5f7d3fcd65095a5c80418785f7a75776eBlock Operator
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