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 2286462 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2287846 epoch_slot_no: 19846 block_no: 2286355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9352 time: 2019-03-07 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1effe7b7582da31ccce9e3c8e22e5eb49a879038bf397698153e28a7f5874dd0Block Operator
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