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 2283946 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285330 epoch_slot_no: 17330 block_no: 2283839 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-06 22:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6df1e21d7501776bb0afc14f659a256a09589af95a5dc72a739d81dce337c29Block Operator
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