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 2292449 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2293832 epoch_slot_no: 4232 block_no: 2292341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1448 time: 2019-03-08 21:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41b563a6a4dc983ef28488b93014042161f064b03a9a37fa2ed56f4918cf6670Block Operator
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