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 2281871 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283255 epoch_slot_no: 15255 block_no: 2281764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1652 time: 2019-03-06 10:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269cf0d0362d324f6131631061ecc6c3bde66da7225c0f4d26d4c4b1f74062d1Block Operator
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