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 2291763 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2293146 epoch_slot_no: 3546 block_no: 2291655 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6567 time: 2019-03-08 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd770588fef0819cbd471d0f2a39fa085fef44a5098296781557b6fce72afbd3cBlock Operator
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