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 2289331 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2290714 epoch_slot_no: 1114 block_no: 2289223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-03-08 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaa67f7e990ff8bdc0d25c2a4d3b0ba3731cf571d4f669e12ed549028d89ed1dBlock Operator
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