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 2290241 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291624 epoch_slot_no: 2024 block_no: 2290133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 959 time: 2019-03-08 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd53c0375c8dcdaac56d9f8f6f8b35c9b6a780f1e869d08c66d0d9507c3d51be1Block Operator
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