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 2281395 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282779 epoch_slot_no: 14779 block_no: 2281288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2019-03-06 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23c64bad086270233acf1ceb49148a1799a46cb7fa984a0fa29de7dc4aac212eBlock Operator
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