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 2290069 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2291452 epoch_slot_no: 1852 block_no: 2289961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7160 time: 2019-03-08 08:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89b37e6668e6a56743d1fc901890a6d46d62b951610ce4cfbd53dac7cf2e8d57Block Operator
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