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 2293042 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2294425 epoch_slot_no: 4825 block_no: 2292934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2206 time: 2019-03-09 00:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x620d9564bd3e82c0a2a1651747b20f3b40fb61b1d1e9f7b1f983931691cfabe1Block Operator
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