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 2285102 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2286486 epoch_slot_no: 18486 block_no: 2284995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2039 time: 2019-03-07 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e359cdfa08cdd7fc73b0484ec57e4d84cb1f893bd0d3122c0cfec4921199559Block Operator
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