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 2280313 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281697 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 2280206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2019-03-06 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6ddf8c5f4486bc2635e10c3eaae12aa45db02865425233f6fab9d4114817cd9Block Operator
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