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 2287885 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2289269 epoch_slot_no: 21269 block_no: 2287778 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2109 time: 2019-03-07 19:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0890344728bcb985b32c29461584a1ec8ab3f9e3b3de01d6612112a6e70f8ed5Block Operator
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