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 2287165 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288549 epoch_slot_no: 20549 block_no: 2287058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4222 time: 2019-03-07 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x703f75a52b0d5a874366a6bda2c8cf9ae519b779c276c0ce48c0f52c36d73a05Block Operator
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