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 2288867 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2290250 epoch_slot_no: 650 block_no: 2288759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1633 time: 2019-03-08 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6f6d03e5a066919222b5b8445ca87e5ca2881bbb9b775267fe0cd750b07e0f8Block Operator
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