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 2285480 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286864 epoch_slot_no: 18864 block_no: 2285373 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2019-03-07 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad779ecea7bdf598fad7a7fb92e1d92d1753612848f7ada5e72fa0032a2dc38aBlock Operator
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