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 2282663 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2284047 epoch_slot_no: 16047 block_no: 2282556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3323 time: 2019-03-06 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8f4985e6e7219f936188832ef24e064acabe2a10a5f0876d6206a3b7141d5ebBlock Operator
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