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 2291293 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2292676 epoch_slot_no: 3076 block_no: 2291185 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 18771 time: 2019-03-08 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1881b3b7366ca9db59e5928750c0a7e5489f4e8c39a356caee0fd65f3c542e6Block Operator
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