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 2284595 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2285979 epoch_slot_no: 17979 block_no: 2284488 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2801 time: 2019-03-07 01:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8abcb1f0b849ab0a474ee0b0cf68c4099d912a8dc8de9a3f298907fa5bfccba6Block Operator
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