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 2294135 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295518 epoch_slot_no: 5918 block_no: 2294027 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1501 time: 2019-03-09 06:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d0ac55ddd2752738d3bf806377a778a0cec86c2359415c2137ee52e48af8eafBlock Operator
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