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 2284732 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286116 epoch_slot_no: 18116 block_no: 2284625 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1552 time: 2019-03-07 02:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b5f57c95db6131263d632e438961e17e13726c2c9c293f52a398bb10ff33443Block Operator
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