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 2291370 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292753 epoch_slot_no: 3153 block_no: 2291262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1173 time: 2019-03-08 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddd6b20564f8892a338cf1066b0716f5593e8d177863d59b14e94f84dc6fa49aBlock Operator
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