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 2294138 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295521 epoch_slot_no: 5921 block_no: 2294030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2244 time: 2019-03-09 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x720987275be6fdb3e15bff22a190e0eeda70b00a3117ae51166f97af1ba3349dBlock Operator
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