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 2280312 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2281696 epoch_slot_no: 13696 block_no: 2280205 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 27041 time: 2019-03-06 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9e6890b570762efa1a609837c259092ffbb4403394c8baafa6b9f7ee708bdd2Block Operator
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