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 2289840 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291223 epoch_slot_no: 1623 block_no: 2289732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-08 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb6b6e7e71ef99f6b9b5fb7b3030e9c36fb77901f77824ee8c47b7128ab02868Block Operator
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