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 2289443 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290826 epoch_slot_no: 1226 block_no: 2289335 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-08 04:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68c5cc755148adfda9a9d13e6b6baa9fde66470f6fe44f846440303c9195777dBlock Operator
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