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 2280735 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2282119 epoch_slot_no: 14119 block_no: 2280628 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1681 time: 2019-03-06 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6956a6d91eceec14f1cd7406e54a45e70197842f3e3204d75abcf68738c06d7Block Operator
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