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 2287927 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2289311 epoch_slot_no: 21311 block_no: 2287820 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1711 time: 2019-03-07 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x057e1c5130b297e945de54187933192e918bf1f358ff749bfc98b452bc00a9c0Block Operator
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