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 2294209 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2295592 epoch_slot_no: 5992 block_no: 2294101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1884 time: 2019-03-09 07:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f37068ff89a09b2c9a0695b9634bae1743395fafbe518823e04f494c2493af7Block Operator
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