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 2293123 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2294506 epoch_slot_no: 4906 block_no: 2293015 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2019-03-09 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b95cab98e2a02e40b0382e51b9221d69c1bace1b9a9598f4c839ba66347f1fcBlock Operator
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