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 2290934 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2292317 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 2290826 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 20184 time: 2019-03-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c46cdd7dd374559c858b9113b668d3361a35384fc109e346244e5c26dab3f86Block Operator
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