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 2292305 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293688 epoch_slot_no: 4088 block_no: 2292197 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-03-08 20:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21e59e5e99fb401bdfc7a1abe1f31f46740cec3e92f86162d090d06a0c4c0bf2Block Operator
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