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 2290834 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2292217 epoch_slot_no: 2617 block_no: 2290726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3050 time: 2019-03-08 12:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcebd8668d7465a8c7d5449f1df15c22872e07802930c5d87c62621588540d282Block Operator
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