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 2285665 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2287049 epoch_slot_no: 19049 block_no: 2285558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4348 time: 2019-03-07 07:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7996f3c86d489740e6b2e526a73de69a2b23f761f18a7847350b71903a192b88Block Operator
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