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 2289348 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2290731 epoch_slot_no: 1131 block_no: 2289240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2425 time: 2019-03-08 04:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8854ae20900c9dfa1389bfb8478e748318ef2347d3e2f4443c1909f998aee5b7Block Operator
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