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 2284996 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2286380 epoch_slot_no: 18380 block_no: 2284889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1449 time: 2019-03-07 03:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe35b170731d5c0d5dd64c9df919e53e8ae758697fdcca730c8dba996deb21db7Block Operator
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