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 2293273 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2294656 epoch_slot_no: 5056 block_no: 2293165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 17277 time: 2019-03-09 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee4d4cc6ee69ba2a3caa9bda7f535ece0086d30cb3e804e21e36edf31dfeaef1Block Operator
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