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 2283895 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285279 epoch_slot_no: 17279 block_no: 2283788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2019-03-06 21:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33e2b3176e2f6b9168da333ce2c22bfb8fcfbbbc8473f46925d1eb85c035a96bBlock Operator
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