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 2282833 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2284217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2282726 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 16562 time: 2019-03-06 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0211e5d1a906f60fc51baf3289e273429babbee06df912c8808aed294c658e02Block Operator
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