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 2285844 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2287228 epoch_slot_no: 19228 block_no: 2285737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2019-03-07 08:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfffb370c49ce2af7b4c3356e293a5abac15683e59be62ba18ddf8eccd09c106aBlock Operator
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