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 2290697 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292080 epoch_slot_no: 2480 block_no: 2290589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2779 time: 2019-03-08 11:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41e8b412bd0c2f8f2d2ff1b7a0b068949a98bd3ae75feec0183475823fc7d073Block Operator
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