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 2291388 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292771 epoch_slot_no: 3171 block_no: 2291280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2019-03-08 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa052694f9a568738143405ca07367a0953a4231e81d1a4a2a80f40f4ddfde3e7Block Operator
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