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 2294353 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2295736 epoch_slot_no: 6136 block_no: 2294245 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 16923 time: 2019-03-09 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cae70ffc5a5e3bdf7b51979556393439b0cf599966f3e6aa9a10a94f444b045Block Operator
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