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 2281764 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283148 epoch_slot_no: 15148 block_no: 2281657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-06 09:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d565ebb75471ec01f83d3725bb0d83a64d1065a44c0f5ff4044b635567f088cBlock Operator
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