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 2282312 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283696 epoch_slot_no: 15696 block_no: 2282205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-03-06 12:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25e79e2ec6687e6634597c929a3b92e65a9873b9f86f98c8194ef4405bced137Block Operator
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