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 2283293 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284677 epoch_slot_no: 16677 block_no: 2283186 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-06 18:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ae30e4259dbfd30ec92e09630904efb45e15b27655a50c524f0f3fd1cce8d5cBlock Operator
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