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 2282694 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2284078 epoch_slot_no: 16078 block_no: 2282587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8297 time: 2019-03-06 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bd2afae0071662b1d7b6d6eb0e4172ba9e9415d7eeaaa5708d6336ed1fd3c92Block Operator
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