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 2285612 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2286996 epoch_slot_no: 18996 block_no: 2285505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1194 time: 2019-03-07 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5054a19132978187ad521e3ad7a95cad810194e6f5fb5b8bc4737f48031edaeeBlock Operator
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