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 2280298 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2281682 epoch_slot_no: 13682 block_no: 2280191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3687 time: 2019-03-06 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbef5b379adbb5dbdd6e48148e0d239fd34f3ed211dca6924c56f168dfaaa62c1Block Operator
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