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 2290966 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292349 epoch_slot_no: 2749 block_no: 2290858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-03-08 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ed75eeb9ed854b45c274f76ad5222ededb2a033f4bfa08cb39a674a6fb64f74Block Operator
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