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 2280237 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2281621 epoch_slot_no: 13621 block_no: 2280130 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-06 01:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5607e2c8a59ef0004d48742c6ab125427bd2102c14105eb1bc4e4deaabd836beBlock Operator
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