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 2288886 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290269 epoch_slot_no: 669 block_no: 2288778 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2019-03-08 01:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6642eed96f582858d1eb09adf5eafeefdd8038783ae1d75e824aa22874436e6dBlock Operator
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