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 2283363 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284747 epoch_slot_no: 16747 block_no: 2283256 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-03-06 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x378a6c9cfc2c97be9cfb2dd9d747e82cc4699f1fe5b129caef241cbaf3754b81Block Operator
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