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 2286432 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2287816 epoch_slot_no: 19816 block_no: 2286325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10800 time: 2019-03-07 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3098b7472fedfaaeebf55b94c7a47bc1039d4c9e19ee726d5fc4b6ee46be436Block Operator
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