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 2281213 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2282597 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 2281106 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 16558 time: 2019-03-06 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x153675e91a70189b8b67d47501e0fe8a388778d610f30137deafb1e1654daf11Block Operator
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