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 2282209 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2283593 epoch_slot_no: 15593 block_no: 2282102 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-06 12:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fd9089001dc86a483bb918dd87d2b8d4a998f85900c7db3d85f090db0a4fe38Block Operator
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