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 2288993 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2290376 epoch_slot_no: 776 block_no: 2288885 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2480 time: 2019-03-08 02:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0043b149cbaa8601b27bf97f49068bdf8708a695e4d2de676f5cab51364a22d1Block Operator
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