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 2291810 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293193 epoch_slot_no: 3593 block_no: 2291702 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1572 time: 2019-03-08 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cbb9b1d5fe7f46411f6b6c22e04ce275c1bdefc7ea994ca1e0e1c089808ea49Block Operator
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