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 2290667 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2292050 epoch_slot_no: 2450 block_no: 2290559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2248 time: 2019-03-08 11:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe818136533743531e832e6e8e55ba6b8cdf1ed719b1e83f4f605d9a973ede290Block Operator
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