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 2284899 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286283 epoch_slot_no: 18283 block_no: 2284792 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2460 time: 2019-03-07 03:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfd020796e18863ebf5e4a347bae66f6a83b2b80ac0734200f1d9d5764252f99Block Operator
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