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 2288593 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2289976 epoch_slot_no: 376 block_no: 2288485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10807 time: 2019-03-07 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc9bf3bc32dcd28c4e41a063875a88955d5a39577039ab37f6a0ea9de0909834Block Operator
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