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 2288506 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2289889 epoch_slot_no: 289 block_no: 2288398 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2742 time: 2019-03-07 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4f817e36f7452ad3114754f51d8e254e41e13c5be6e34a6151503783f857efaBlock Operator
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