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 2285677 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2287061 epoch_slot_no: 19061 block_no: 2285570 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-07 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9af1b1ea2b494532601e2009d317d35587a8c34dd4a12b7d7395c5c29b5d683aBlock Operator
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