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 2282356 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283740 epoch_slot_no: 15740 block_no: 2282249 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1324 time: 2019-03-06 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73fc2d5f2e1235a17c991f8a73f1e4650d873185c94f52ee0ce5d536a81473d9Block Operator
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