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 2284848 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286232 epoch_slot_no: 18232 block_no: 2284741 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-07 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb84a77414460e5434d33e79151e03962b230b1f64680e011eb94211ea4404dcBlock Operator
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