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 2282486 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283870 epoch_slot_no: 15870 block_no: 2282379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-03-06 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d11bab95e78bba696a9b4c1c5a3c70203da8a2d6c9766b1e345b11e0cc802c8Block Operator
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