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 2287136 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288520 epoch_slot_no: 20520 block_no: 2287029 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-03-07 15:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bcce1d488ec485c65ba07a141ea106a454185b4c4523a75cbc2e4e3a622190eBlock Operator
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