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 2282571 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2283955 epoch_slot_no: 15955 block_no: 2282464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4136 time: 2019-03-06 14:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c389b56a43cac968af38a5f5eb1249b9867b537234d2b690e0b9fffff1f6cb3Block Operator
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