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 2280085 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281469 epoch_slot_no: 13469 block_no: 2279978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2019-03-06 00:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4d7d262aa1171aa4349930346796fdbc5880978444b1b3c080e1c583bc59beeBlock Operator
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