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 2292022 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2293405 epoch_slot_no: 3805 block_no: 2291914 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3308 time: 2019-03-08 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70b326803b545a6221cf34624985e3be04bd45305d8fff131abe9fe29911fb4eBlock Operator
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