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 2282216 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283600 epoch_slot_no: 15600 block_no: 2282109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-06 12:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b4181f411700ed394b5810a394bfb61ffbf73a67d27d8f5493855b188537181Block Operator
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