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 2288892 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2290275 epoch_slot_no: 675 block_no: 2288784 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2019-03-08 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f62c86d4dddf30a1c991051fd1eeee4c163916b54a674b0bcba76b191d7f2bfBlock Operator
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