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 2293773 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295156 epoch_slot_no: 5556 block_no: 2293665 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-03-09 04:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cea4f575b1a4859f3a1df0b8715f16896f620698fed2355bc0d1cbf46c73058Block Operator
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