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 2281546 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2282930 epoch_slot_no: 14930 block_no: 2281439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2019-03-06 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a873e81a4cc3d32c3c437dac1fa1d7163d5e6140fab0d1ee0f63719dfb245dbBlock Operator
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