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 2284092 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2285476 epoch_slot_no: 17476 block_no: 2283985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6459 time: 2019-03-06 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4f5e737e578d6a24baf992b0251cd3fe9d02319f9b3ac51e4145cd072c2ed40Block Operator
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