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 2280516 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2281900 epoch_slot_no: 13900 block_no: 2280409 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-03-06 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccf7705bfc01b9f8d602433855cf08d796daa262a8ae3a659d3fde18ed6d46b7Block Operator
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