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 2288384 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2289767 epoch_slot_no: 167 block_no: 2288276 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2589 time: 2019-03-07 22:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd177bd09593d4eb090ed65df9070eabc7ac5ad8e98aa199052b1a7506df17decBlock Operator
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