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 2283553 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284937 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 2283446 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-06 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b9596e96a6d9f973b95dc8138cf29ffbec9fe2b5777e5b316c52d9ec1b48c09Block Operator
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