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 2294173 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2295556 epoch_slot_no: 5956 block_no: 2294065 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 29049 time: 2019-03-09 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ccfea472b52cbbf41c12307839e93c4dbcde3a890c5959fb40cbc72706860edBlock Operator
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