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 2285710 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2287094 epoch_slot_no: 19094 block_no: 2285603 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3999 time: 2019-03-07 07:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf576793ed32d8a0abc83d345d83efcf9253b98067ad2db2d3adc85d291b71472Block Operator
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