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 2284398 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285782 epoch_slot_no: 17782 block_no: 2284291 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-07 00:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00e34f4db18084364ceab144137b3c455f3297f6f2e3500e98f6ae6b3f3eb499Block Operator
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