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 2288445 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289828 epoch_slot_no: 228 block_no: 2288337 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1697 time: 2019-03-07 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3520783927d47017564b61ca7c8a7d8ed85ebb2603cd51ec9e4c1981cfabbc0Block Operator
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