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 2284964 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286348 epoch_slot_no: 18348 block_no: 2284857 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3124 time: 2019-03-07 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14eb49065a3429347619b8555d13e7474d7ba90c9b770d533c7095642ea23cb8Block Operator
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