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 2280830 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282214 epoch_slot_no: 14214 block_no: 2280723 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-03-06 04:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba909bf229a048c8b4168c1582a0f3f79f8404b5c1b8ed77abd5125637163766Block Operator
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