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 2280492 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2281876 epoch_slot_no: 13876 block_no: 2280385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12863 time: 2019-03-06 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f74ada197af63c7533ef3729d556597c738c1f1af0c13221987a0e4e0801cbdBlock Operator
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