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 2291653 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2293036 epoch_slot_no: 3436 block_no: 2291545 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 15325 time: 2019-03-08 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f345a1dfe5fa22a035c4264abd12ac4d76956b2ab30fa673a0b0e416da228b4Block Operator
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