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 2287693 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289077 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 2287586 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8625 time: 2019-03-07 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf13eec28f9523559d7561b7afcfb3428d5f1a8e7c5e4750880f174b65041d3a6Block Operator
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