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 2281212 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2282596 epoch_slot_no: 14596 block_no: 2281105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 20505 time: 2019-03-06 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x345d31dde30e90479186f1122335123ab8e8d484d912b1e1a9a7ee227636695dBlock Operator
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