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 2282682 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284066 epoch_slot_no: 16066 block_no: 2282575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-06 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2860fc12b109b281cac9aa27130dae97885fca0fceb3ca6659a9e090d18f96eBlock Operator
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