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 2290023 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291406 epoch_slot_no: 1806 block_no: 2289915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5348 time: 2019-03-08 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x374378f8066219d14caef900026dc42623b4625b0c48ceeac24ce0f39bff2d5eBlock Operator
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