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 2291063 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292446 epoch_slot_no: 2846 block_no: 2290955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2110 time: 2019-03-08 13:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7576895aca152a08c2f9c0a8451ca5a2ed4d8735d66e2346faf506c819a6ab5Block Operator
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