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 2283484 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284868 epoch_slot_no: 16868 block_no: 2283377 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-06 19:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eb86df169752c4460a7ab514c6608403dafd9c176d6ef0a6e7c072e5c10744cBlock Operator
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