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 2291519 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2292902 epoch_slot_no: 3302 block_no: 2291411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3180 time: 2019-03-08 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb610885056be0860650aaef4c5bec232fda48ceb8cba0ebfbb2b9f5b9d9f9ae2Block Operator
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