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 2281810 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2283194 epoch_slot_no: 15194 block_no: 2281703 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1980 time: 2019-03-06 10:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a08d61d3cd16b7f7777d1d0ba8fa441ba1751f9a3146fe0c547f0d01ba9641dBlock Operator
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