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 2292707 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2294090 epoch_slot_no: 4490 block_no: 2292599 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-08 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b5d4d4b46951d06ac6ec72dcc6bb3cfa0a4f531c41dd4c259c944375dbd1a6fBlock Operator
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