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 2287932 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2289316 epoch_slot_no: 21316 block_no: 2287825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-07 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86cbec0f12e9f6ed6d69e565e8e44cec518c9ff207c8c83d2e71cccdcc77d788Block Operator
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