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 2288460 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2289843 epoch_slot_no: 243 block_no: 2288352 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2420 time: 2019-03-07 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65a421c5c4a10dce44066f5d3a5b4edf8900c0c6a227fada43d19e9f17da08f5Block Operator
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