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 2289713 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2291096 epoch_slot_no: 1496 block_no: 2289605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2425 time: 2019-03-08 06:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f1c0f41942affb862a08bb550ea3f9c444c5cfc3633ae249b37f0097ea94ad8Block Operator
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