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 2288983 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2290366 epoch_slot_no: 766 block_no: 2288875 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9527 time: 2019-03-08 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24545963288afa238b79f28e695103a495c044299be4edd3603b24a164b554acBlock Operator
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