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 2287881 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2289265 epoch_slot_no: 21265 block_no: 2287774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1921 time: 2019-03-07 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c6f8695bfbebbc8ac82f162e9439267ae9bb86c2f2f7a35e17b02b36eea0634Block Operator
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