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 2281045 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282429 epoch_slot_no: 14429 block_no: 2280938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-03-06 05:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ce60ad0caef813dd9cd6288e0e24c3660e8dfb9dd7bd9296636f8669aaa4a35Block Operator
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