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 2282388 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283772 epoch_slot_no: 15772 block_no: 2282281 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2207 time: 2019-03-06 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c3562e86675cde5ac7e28680e62f7a577d0ae0707d701f173e18dd1754f2a8cBlock Operator
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