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 2280279 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281663 epoch_slot_no: 13663 block_no: 2280172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-06 01:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63d6abbeb8b4cac8e63716990d1f24e6586768154b48537c6d00c10bf7152aeeBlock Operator
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