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 2293088 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2294471 epoch_slot_no: 4871 block_no: 2292980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1874 time: 2019-03-09 00:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3611aed4ea530abcb5bd22b4231f3656e998c71cd229b2fe3d6132e2967afd26Block Operator
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