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 2287105 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288489 epoch_slot_no: 20489 block_no: 2286998 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-03-07 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23321f72055274c9dcb3beb0e8eca2ae9f99d9dde56bd7d39717229d52abacd5Block Operator
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