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 2280918 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2282302 epoch_slot_no: 14302 block_no: 2280811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8375 time: 2019-03-06 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x946a4481b9b4914eb497406f06c1eec7a96152e96e8ad0d21d1303ecd71bdafeBlock Operator
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