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 2290804 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292187 epoch_slot_no: 2587 block_no: 2290696 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-08 12:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd2603ed67303083a7ee28ffdaff1a1cc3fa8097edfc9ef7c26840e23da20a94Block Operator
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