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 2281053 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2282437 epoch_slot_no: 14437 block_no: 2280946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-03-06 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ee36cca32ad2b9a02b39c279a534f0ed525037a10e8abc40a970ff9093fb7e6Block Operator
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