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 2283607 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2284991 epoch_slot_no: 16991 block_no: 2283500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1133 time: 2019-03-06 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa409e8b1beca8e6c83f80d04c3a861472caa4b31b9703602946f6e2eebc39b79Block Operator
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