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 2285147 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2286531 epoch_slot_no: 18531 block_no: 2285040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6029 time: 2019-03-07 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x695c05416f31fc87439afc4a3f023358a2e89caa58a7527b82409771d4d8c1f6Block Operator
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