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 2290159 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291542 epoch_slot_no: 1942 block_no: 2290051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-08 08:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61accfd51e67f052ca5b60f65f75a32c3a2279c08f34efefa8a078785444224dBlock Operator
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