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 2280678 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2282062 epoch_slot_no: 14062 block_no: 2280571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2021 time: 2019-03-06 03:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54ec4cd904d3ae63ec37947998b8937518b74a886b60d5e2a4642e443f173a90Block Operator
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