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 2280009 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281393 epoch_slot_no: 13393 block_no: 2279902 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-03-06 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5876f12ffea9162dd0788f2bc7e2c94646821f01c4fd2319978d1ca175d49b57Block Operator
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