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 2286780 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288164 epoch_slot_no: 20164 block_no: 2286673 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1338 time: 2019-03-07 13:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c40752117203009e0af3238afb75a98175428fed24e98dd4052c133cf1e5dbbBlock Operator
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