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 2288826 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2290209 epoch_slot_no: 609 block_no: 2288718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1571 time: 2019-03-08 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3574387f0253e1f9a10c0635e25539e068d64a7b028f2b09fc204ba50f0040c5Block Operator
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