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 2289556 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2290939 epoch_slot_no: 1339 block_no: 2289448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2019-03-08 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14548ce3454698c273be65c9b3ba8923dc89643b6965e12bcbf2a2025899f168Block Operator
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