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 2292661 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2294044 epoch_slot_no: 4444 block_no: 2292553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-03-08 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffc556d7d7f3e04201227e1c73d3ebd0f7420c1cb88255b419d12841a7f48c5cBlock Operator
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