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 2288804 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290187 epoch_slot_no: 587 block_no: 2288696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1576 time: 2019-03-08 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5295f4bcc290527cbe407f363507dc026308b1a22ba1e9b5edcb596a62a91e85Block Operator
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