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 2282556 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283940 epoch_slot_no: 15940 block_no: 2282449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3836 time: 2019-03-06 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c48fe9e3e3d27fc48f5aad9918fbaf017983ff20d45c9ee73706aa17b48a2a1Block Operator
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