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 2291113 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2292496 epoch_slot_no: 2896 block_no: 2291005 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10624 time: 2019-03-08 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a2979c68c01f8f7c0f1e2445cebabdae60e35a05daadacb655414d18b64233dBlock Operator
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