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 2294301 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295684 epoch_slot_no: 6084 block_no: 2294193 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-03-09 07:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37f639704157fa8fb513e676c52b1926ca6eda9e9f5bfbdc2309bacde37d16b9Block Operator
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