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 2287768 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289152 epoch_slot_no: 21152 block_no: 2287661 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-07 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9e57cc9bbea790d6baa045ceae6ccfcc9d724d4b62459a3fb6153fe145857a9Block Operator
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