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 2286079 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2287463 epoch_slot_no: 19463 block_no: 2285972 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2410 time: 2019-03-07 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e8c0e33687c53fbbd6097972cd2a77f2be25650f134f90d4b546c1cdc3ab7dBlock Operator
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