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 2281845 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2283229 epoch_slot_no: 15229 block_no: 2281738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1685 time: 2019-03-06 10:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe27e6f238ac5738fb5d20cd136e6560c4cbe914c1f3e277e8d5e56955f7c0278Block Operator
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