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 2285327 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286711 epoch_slot_no: 18711 block_no: 2285220 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2840 time: 2019-03-07 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x113d73b2ce971345bad57a27180c6356f691b860e90f367b9353da7d69d4df7eBlock Operator
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