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 2290131 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291514 epoch_slot_no: 1914 block_no: 2290023 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1111 time: 2019-03-08 08:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34130bba5f23b8924385a53ed5eb59b44785841ff422be451448a7f2cd3523e7Block Operator
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