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 2284385 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285769 epoch_slot_no: 17769 block_no: 2284278 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-07 00:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cb7c0c5a3dd470520caa0ef9c9ff959e0d0d89802620284c5c5d7c492ab973dBlock Operator
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