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 2286354 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2287738 epoch_slot_no: 19738 block_no: 2286247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1691 time: 2019-03-07 11:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17521151e1882424209b5da36ac1e98ae336b756ef91248f42a1ca0643fc70ecBlock Operator
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