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 2281032 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2282416 epoch_slot_no: 14416 block_no: 2280925 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 16919 time: 2019-03-06 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x501b213e525ea724e135ef177167a71811db883d1d6fcb1684421fe97f0128b9Block Operator
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