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 2287722 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289106 epoch_slot_no: 21106 block_no: 2287615 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5367 time: 2019-03-07 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4307e74776777988169ed1eef727d1d228db8dcef0e5784ffaed8f250bf7dc3Block Operator
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