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 2291885 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293268 epoch_slot_no: 3668 block_no: 2291777 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2993 time: 2019-03-08 18:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a2b992b31460771bce9a5a72932eead9a1a23bf6b7ec6ad76151adc700be373Block Operator
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