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 2284633 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286017 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 2284526 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8633 time: 2019-03-07 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x820a4d30ff08309ecc927453344256243cd7d0771a6505f36658d81d7ebf3f49Block Operator
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