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 2284458 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285842 epoch_slot_no: 17842 block_no: 2284351 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1174 time: 2019-03-07 00:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6aea2ad0f20e0d12dd3f0bd13f766a287628b3cb8cea22f6cd18f32ab696d4aBlock Operator
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