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 2292734 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2294117 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 2292626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 23430 time: 2019-03-08 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d9321ab2b734bd51a9b0282fd9a8a86603f3e67bea3b9cb520d4a8c8319ff6Block Operator
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