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 2292297 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293680 epoch_slot_no: 4080 block_no: 2292189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1115 time: 2019-03-08 20:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6e81b8bd6c7f8b8eb47f12f0ec32096bc890e99bc6ca2d201f1e59e6680a375Block Operator
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