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 2287851 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289235 epoch_slot_no: 21235 block_no: 2287744 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1880 time: 2019-03-07 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae78d4973c93ada902539d0d5dc5ee0104fc69e0d0760bf107234b8dee377825Block Operator
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