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 2284536 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285920 epoch_slot_no: 17920 block_no: 2284429 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2019-03-07 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0c4dae883f546acfad7430e07a890497bfebd6ce46a6f0fbdd0d57ad74ed746Block Operator
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