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 2294205 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295588 epoch_slot_no: 5988 block_no: 2294097 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2986 time: 2019-03-09 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05a9d66b8b440197e073db4a6e7d9304cab66075cb1983060928ad108fcc9ab7Block Operator
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