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 2286936 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288320 epoch_slot_no: 20320 block_no: 2286829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-07 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0998015fe2ec473cdda1a36f03da0a5a19f1bb52858f43bf08c0186ae688478fBlock Operator
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