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 2284896 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286280 epoch_slot_no: 18280 block_no: 2284789 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-07 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf4459e4e1ef86b8090d3b302b2a71aa45eea8c984e9812584bdbdb9616d98d0Block Operator
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