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 2290145 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2291528 epoch_slot_no: 1928 block_no: 2290037 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2342 time: 2019-03-08 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4c0e8340701aba0d85306f71a4f09988dfac36eda0704393a0b34c00262f464Block Operator
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