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 2280904 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282288 epoch_slot_no: 14288 block_no: 2280797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-06 05:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x399201bc75fa8f81975090cbdce565fd64c454c576ade6687a2f9c64089bad1bBlock Operator
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