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 2280922 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282306 epoch_slot_no: 14306 block_no: 2280815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2019-03-06 05:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x362db9c9f6f7f8fc676369b18159af5dc38ae6cd417032e4ce25dfeed9973281Block Operator
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