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 2284778 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286162 epoch_slot_no: 18162 block_no: 2284671 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-07 02:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe392e380f4c463c2213beddfc310f0d6dad67ae1dc8107ecc453c28f16833ba3Block Operator
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