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 2281774 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2283158 epoch_slot_no: 15158 block_no: 2281667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1309 time: 2019-03-06 09:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfbe91f490b7fe7091b8e8f728192fae28fda6e3238e48e247a87048f7411abeBlock Operator
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