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 2291014 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2292397 epoch_slot_no: 2797 block_no: 2290906 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2019-03-08 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cf5f07b0d6872cb655d8e3fb39232c3a1f084405bd39a40a4cfbcc85a16cfe9Block Operator
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