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 2286908 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2288292 epoch_slot_no: 20292 block_no: 2286801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-07 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4865081d6ab316a868e9998f8ac2b09f274d1e0c76ce9c0e46ae33eeb9a3ffcBlock Operator
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