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 2280342 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2281726 epoch_slot_no: 13726 block_no: 2280235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9310 time: 2019-03-06 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67a37906084ed6f01fe839f2f58ca0e5002402399baab3b1cfe9cda4f8e52b56Block Operator
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