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 2286643 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2288027 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 2286536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3482 time: 2019-03-07 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98aad11a8bab85f045a088e8bcdbc4aafe4e140462e3c8b48d9a074f9b4c0a07Block Operator
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