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 2293070 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2294453 epoch_slot_no: 4853 block_no: 2292962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-09 00:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a9e1ecf1eafd0938f95cb795f58fae6c461697a7a6531e0a2d4214a5fb08ed6Block Operator
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