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 2288992 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290375 epoch_slot_no: 775 block_no: 2288884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-08 02:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa73c9a60a60f270be330335e1cb09e0dcc3a5aa2d605a89ae90639bd957c9c98Block Operator
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