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 2292570 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2293953 epoch_slot_no: 4353 block_no: 2292462 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2019-03-08 21:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa998b638b26d8112a6dfa0eb6a06308610bbe7fc082e94f5f23673654956a23fBlock Operator
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