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 2281198 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282582 epoch_slot_no: 14582 block_no: 2281091 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-06 06:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x237cd74c32f503d23b67c15fcf9bd01fb8e1ae299da5d7cc03be9948b9073c65Block Operator
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