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 2290333 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2291716 epoch_slot_no: 2116 block_no: 2290225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1115 time: 2019-03-08 09:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd861d4bf68985b3b6548849022ce53ceb121cc8e127c4c3d94c1f48e0630a55Block Operator
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