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 2288413 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2289796 epoch_slot_no: 196 block_no: 2288305 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 18222 time: 2019-03-07 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x766d9c778134fb6b93731e9e238a75bd564ec79e61e0cacc1b4169d245c27b32Block Operator
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