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 2287930 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289314 epoch_slot_no: 21314 block_no: 2287823 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-07 20:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x581f8ba94c40657161ca1ef866c35e2af97294b3566a300646b9700f0de456aeBlock Operator
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