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 2286840 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288224 epoch_slot_no: 20224 block_no: 2286733 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2205 time: 2019-03-07 14:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4a6af22c89be6111f1aecb808980a338776674e58e461549424f0db4ad8a1d3Block Operator
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