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 2289009 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290392 epoch_slot_no: 792 block_no: 2288901 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1879 time: 2019-03-08 02:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x345ceb91d4f7535f45535070333b1bfbc9e7b8ff2a92cddf04f112dcb64eb103Block Operator
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