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 2280846 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2282230 epoch_slot_no: 14230 block_no: 2280739 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-03-06 04:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfec7ab709cac2714fe9a228331a9487bd2cb7c4f0b65ec7b4ee7d1877aa72b61Block Operator
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