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 2289535 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2290918 epoch_slot_no: 1318 block_no: 2289427 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1206 time: 2019-03-08 05:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cc92c020bd159bb3eca0a7946c8de3e62a3cfb7ab8d091656f1c658b7f32270Block Operator
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