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 2292224 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2293607 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 2292116 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8989 time: 2019-03-08 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e8cb2f8881d63b54ce907639aff4bfb602e75b349a3a9c16d188a89976c09faBlock Operator
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