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 2285680 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2287064 epoch_slot_no: 19064 block_no: 2285573 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2977 time: 2019-03-07 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x397e30f906158a6951f713ffb875830f5756ef2de1ba7d96e592e34b3222d3dcBlock Operator
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