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 2281303 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282687 epoch_slot_no: 14687 block_no: 2281196 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4157 time: 2019-03-06 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5de17b5e1e33d9774ee4d43819c5a6f45c369ee8ad8d1b5bef8dce2ddc0109e5Block Operator
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