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 2289901 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291284 epoch_slot_no: 1684 block_no: 2289793 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-03-08 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b3d1cd2ac24a7200a879fb5057f653cc327a10fe354dc8e3f80f44513ecb55bBlock Operator
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