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 2282292 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2283676 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 2282185 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2257 time: 2019-03-06 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x907f9e9df3f115db54efcc3d077a6d83f1f9d91fd91f5bddcce47e22f404f97bBlock Operator
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