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 2292509 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293892 epoch_slot_no: 4292 block_no: 2292401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-08 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a9fbfb27cc7978c282b8483dd42ec20d0d4635d869d3c3ea0bdfe3c1ec190e4Block Operator
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