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 2284302 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285686 epoch_slot_no: 17686 block_no: 2284195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1754 time: 2019-03-07 00:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x494d8a69688514154d2689a5464a01fb13da5e98522a28ae5f07d6140a8fe72dBlock Operator
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