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 2282860 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2284244 epoch_slot_no: 16244 block_no: 2282753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2017 time: 2019-03-06 15:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1d393975765432496b43fabb627bb8bc7a5a1b1f911c05ef71b1b574da79346Block Operator
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