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 2291276 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2292659 epoch_slot_no: 3059 block_no: 2291168 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2019-03-08 14:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85207c444ead904d8a059a2a5bf1d0839c247155706abd4acf27e221d3f46e41Block Operator
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