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 2285597 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286981 epoch_slot_no: 18981 block_no: 2285490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-07 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69f592fdf25717968a85345ea26953b3ea26e0fdc9e04e14538b564b608b091eBlock Operator
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