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 2289974 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2291357 epoch_slot_no: 1757 block_no: 2289866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9313 time: 2019-03-08 07:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda43f1a53b1acbade158a13307d2ba37ff0d1a723a9a9a81d12382cdd8c07b87Block Operator
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