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 2289024 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290407 epoch_slot_no: 807 block_no: 2288916 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1930 time: 2019-03-08 02:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c76a1446ac470f83b0df4b0d2e0da7433644b579986ceca55926a23db6cd97dBlock Operator
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