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 2287047 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288431 epoch_slot_no: 20431 block_no: 2286940 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-03-07 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e7bfc413a2ffa57c3279b75173a84b5bf5f7f63a8c42bfa8df7d5e8d0c6aefcBlock Operator
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