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 2281962 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2283346 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 2281855 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10183 time: 2019-03-06 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77f4b9a4703d99b58edcb11ffb0d63d13cc58496738da6a98cffc26d5b939a44Block Operator
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