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 2284428 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285812 epoch_slot_no: 17812 block_no: 2284321 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2019-03-07 00:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda5dbe342add31f1a7cf4116c565998208891bae1275fc0264578b101f0fc268Block Operator
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