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 2288706 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2290089 epoch_slot_no: 489 block_no: 2288598 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2272 time: 2019-03-08 00:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1021069414cb599fade8958a91a5b8c81e3b93421ef84276ff0071d6e90b35cBlock Operator
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