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 2291550 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2292933 epoch_slot_no: 3333 block_no: 2291442 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2253 time: 2019-03-08 16:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x188ed63ec62ff61537b7c6e646c802d13687e96bbf90634ce01a6e3ec6ae87b1Block Operator
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