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 2290789 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2292172 epoch_slot_no: 2572 block_no: 2290681 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-08 12:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26c6b2ad2018a77e1360cde416473890ba3483c10b1dc7bd5e568103273b93f3Block Operator
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