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 2288855 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290238 epoch_slot_no: 638 block_no: 2288747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1576 time: 2019-03-08 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6de1ff0c4e87ced305767afc8c281d8a201694d12fa0dd369a89144ec4fd2c0Block Operator
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