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 2290254 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2291637 epoch_slot_no: 2037 block_no: 2290146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1735 time: 2019-03-08 09:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e139d00d0783b1663a3d6468283d9ec452c47f9dd74f9f19251d6a69dd0f2fbBlock Operator
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