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 2281977 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2283361 epoch_slot_no: 15361 block_no: 2281870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1656 time: 2019-03-06 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2af4407a194d82227b901ef51b0422df06d7773ec0f0e69c47c9b71e0128c892Block Operator
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