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 2287531 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2288915 epoch_slot_no: 20915 block_no: 2287424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4517 time: 2019-03-07 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94da85f31a3046556464c20ef5a1a08ba509297f3531155850e57a530a51af28Block Operator
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