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 2282059 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283443 epoch_slot_no: 15443 block_no: 2281952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-06 11:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70ce322a7f3a31a5a3e1445d0f4dc0e4e4e0f332de12d2276ac17931327b13b7Block Operator
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