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 2284758 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2286142 epoch_slot_no: 18142 block_no: 2284651 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1918 time: 2019-03-07 02:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x309231867ff61acbc24b4746b16f49f9bdab6c3f0025e63cc3fec3e0763b39aaBlock Operator
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