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 2281333 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282717 epoch_slot_no: 14717 block_no: 2281226 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3068 time: 2019-03-06 07:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdff10f86984307befb68e1048ae18cec7617163ea982493b0477caf6ce19d01eBlock Operator
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