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 2287181 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2288565 epoch_slot_no: 20565 block_no: 2287074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8599 time: 2019-03-07 15:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb827bf54f0f340371a98ab436e4e93c5d7655a10c87db48641622bfe2d886caeBlock Operator
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