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 2282205 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2283589 epoch_slot_no: 15589 block_no: 2282098 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4332 time: 2019-03-06 12:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2580adcc3fa087ce7ab355a95aab7c6d763a7f27cccf537a8a0fea495c40277fBlock Operator
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