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 2284032 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285416 epoch_slot_no: 17416 block_no: 2283925 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2558 time: 2019-03-06 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50b64c3d610d4b1c431e33863bad0a6bfcb16c6616b1a354d96ffe84a19506e1Block Operator
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