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 2289638 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2291021 epoch_slot_no: 1421 block_no: 2289530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2019-03-08 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0ef9a9888b5f7b97dce7673b7ef35c229a553ba4a8bd1aeb37c17283cadbdccBlock Operator
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