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 2282708 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284092 epoch_slot_no: 16092 block_no: 2282601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-06 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c0c9a939dc1b843ae90dee129f7d2f6f1d6328b016976e89da8a2a0fddb9b2cBlock Operator
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