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 2285023 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2286407 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 2284916 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9670 time: 2019-03-07 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74a1acea350d1cb5b6cc722bf5e6d5c9ffc1a1875d2bf77a7eaf5bf4f70b015cBlock Operator
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