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 2289484 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290867 epoch_slot_no: 1267 block_no: 2289376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2019-03-08 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8796708f9465b3fe9b9f81efb29a995b137aaf462dbeb5de12a47aa96448b23bBlock Operator
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