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 2284272 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2285656 epoch_slot_no: 17656 block_no: 2284165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 17855 time: 2019-03-06 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa298e8ce16fa970fc6c3a1db6badb514ab707b4d808e297f11a363b83cbc78baBlock Operator
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