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 2289531 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290914 epoch_slot_no: 1314 block_no: 2289423 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-03-08 05:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ff8aa1844c1275db8302fd6c13f9649ea980d629760b793625138ef4836fc7eBlock Operator
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