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 2287103 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288487 epoch_slot_no: 20487 block_no: 2286996 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-07 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2328c893712031b446f2fd1487b7df97d426499d92f18253f95f729fb234c63Block Operator
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