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 2291047 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292430 epoch_slot_no: 2830 block_no: 2290939 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-08 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1c0d46abca84476c6e06dea6ee11c76505df8176941e360fe70138c4c082d19Block Operator
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