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 2284273 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2285657 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2284166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3555 time: 2019-03-06 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2633f17d3c6a21c14d4f241f19261fa98f29cf11b8b700b2f64d60d716da8621Block Operator
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