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 2287866 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2289250 epoch_slot_no: 21250 block_no: 2287759 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5146 time: 2019-03-07 19:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed3c7543a41a229157474f76ed340df6c2f6fb8a2b770a8c8d938b384ed2e0c5Block Operator
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