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 2281393 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2282777 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2281286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9140 time: 2019-03-06 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x564b9c8082abb0d014644f31abe40dbb704f469c4861aff66030f31faa5f4a9bBlock Operator
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