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 2281074 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282458 epoch_slot_no: 14458 block_no: 2280967 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2048 time: 2019-03-06 06:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c9a7b247b02c53e680a2de041922e5cb3e712e3b90fca7f21ed9facbec957dfBlock Operator
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