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 2290728 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292111 epoch_slot_no: 2511 block_no: 2290620 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2101 time: 2019-03-08 11:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa16ba894d8b12168550ee5e044e1fd0c73dcaf4e8776fd02a892e919603c4915Block Operator
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