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 2283834 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285218 epoch_slot_no: 17218 block_no: 2283727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-03-06 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe92ad34d949ad9c03e35f593f53a65c41c70afb0e46e94445f3d3a5c2bfbcfb1Block Operator
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