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 2288963 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2290346 epoch_slot_no: 746 block_no: 2288855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3621 time: 2019-03-08 01:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ed147149a96506107566dd67a6412e9083995d53a328c51b1b12989d75c9fc2Block Operator
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