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 2283910 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285294 epoch_slot_no: 17294 block_no: 2283803 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1338 time: 2019-03-06 21:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f74cbfdf2cfcc0f9ef2d8d1fa8343bdb2a19d25e834c9b9f7a373060a87ab31Block Operator
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