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 2281939 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283323 epoch_slot_no: 15323 block_no: 2281832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2019-03-06 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a7a551e92aa0b261259e46e352e1c606c89f2e3b1bd222ed8dd7051abedc24bBlock Operator
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