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 2287003 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288387 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 2286896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8633 time: 2019-03-07 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf9c8c295a68e3262f25c6c5263f0b7ea99ffe7fe7be7d047bfe1c0c88489219Block Operator
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