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 2284942 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286326 epoch_slot_no: 18326 block_no: 2284835 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-07 03:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8a9a0118ef9724edac5e7f91d1536d7b82ef57b88eb7d82669b5298228a1a81Block Operator
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