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 2284105 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285489 epoch_slot_no: 17489 block_no: 2283998 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-03-06 22:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf2f65e6749878d8a79c434bf9255462ebcc41c716f03bcdeaf1ea3b366d31bBlock Operator
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