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 2285193 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2286577 epoch_slot_no: 18577 block_no: 2285086 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3887 time: 2019-03-07 04:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61184c5f3b1cd4b94439bd6109ee60b67887bb57a6a111466e5922033413fab4Block Operator
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