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 2282112 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2283496 epoch_slot_no: 15496 block_no: 2282005 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 19447 time: 2019-03-06 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54c7a083e72e001d2041f063f1fe35e359baeb53fbe2766c24d22ce46ff54874Block Operator
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