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 2281257 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282641 epoch_slot_no: 14641 block_no: 2281150 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5192 time: 2019-03-06 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7a7876ab0ca79113cf207fde51b6bc26ce7f9a7bc6a3da94fc9f59436918467Block Operator
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