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 2286853 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2288237 epoch_slot_no: 20237 block_no: 2286746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-07 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2f12a6541501e61a3f2e9fc7840f3e601fca1a1ddd0ce654e4489cb0b594ae1Block Operator
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