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 2291535 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2292918 epoch_slot_no: 3318 block_no: 2291427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7084 time: 2019-03-08 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x363d6e3aa94993ffd9166e7f4d6409c8fb11d4129b073ac5371dfae33b4e31d3Block Operator
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