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 2285086 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2286470 epoch_slot_no: 18470 block_no: 2284979 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1317 time: 2019-03-07 04:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x755561f5621a70ec6d3a855638b4e8ae7f6dd268aa6fbf24027cbda324c6e76eBlock Operator
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