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 2285532 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2286916 epoch_slot_no: 18916 block_no: 2285425 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 18406 time: 2019-03-07 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75641dae125037413360563b99f4e8106a4b7dd87da5665d5e0df32dd03e8670Block Operator
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