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 2290573 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2291956 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 2290465 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 25271 time: 2019-03-08 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79f9cbd932d64f7e3bd9fcfeea293c2cfbaae4a865b145595b2c6a18519660b6Block Operator
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