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 2282632 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284016 epoch_slot_no: 16016 block_no: 2282525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5057 time: 2019-03-06 14:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a709c2acd15f689c5525b8973f16c553541865b4e5dfa5f95caa31d1a44c46aBlock Operator
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