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 2291656 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293039 epoch_slot_no: 3439 block_no: 2291548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2712 time: 2019-03-08 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabce3cc5054046741f5d65756ff6ce56f151c3914b81a502ad98505e3c8494b6Block Operator
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