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 2287135 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2288519 epoch_slot_no: 20519 block_no: 2287028 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1851 time: 2019-03-07 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccd45fd01ebcde35bdc5c7dd86f4c1aa0f5b336c3e26485b3cc36bfbfd2bd431Block Operator
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