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 2287512 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2288896 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 2287405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 13858 time: 2019-03-07 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc28e8257059642c20416b0b2aeadee584147dde18228c0e524dc134adfe4d288Block Operator
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