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 2288956 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290339 epoch_slot_no: 739 block_no: 2288848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1395 time: 2019-03-08 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41d12dc6adab4ec30862de8e1424fa171deb01f948a8ed95779902d17cf23201Block Operator
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