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 2285602 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286986 epoch_slot_no: 18986 block_no: 2285495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-07 07:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0c4c86bc3f22da23722e064733b9bff1c81c70475d448cbe88a7b854a2de2caBlock Operator
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