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 2283193 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284577 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 2283086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2019-03-06 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbee2f1232198860b089bb9977c4dece17f6a5238b991c3f2ef4c4bfdc3bba22aBlock Operator
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