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 2280171 Details
Epoch: 105Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 2281555
epoch_slot_no: 13555
block_no: 2280064
slot_leader_id: 3
size: 1057
time: 2019-03-06 01:03:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xde2c7a972c15463002d9ca03a96e222f95cf1e8945256bf7a45e9e08ef96a979
Block Operator
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