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 2283012 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2284396 epoch_slot_no: 16396 block_no: 2282905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 24883 time: 2019-03-06 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaee47c5d669d5f41b700ab3c5bf8db2456e6bdc90c2874e5a0acffabebbcc043Block Operator
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