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 2294354 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2295737 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2294246 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7966 time: 2019-03-09 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b8ab4c6c467f9611f168591f2fe32d9e3b7f99b82bd942cc8d98ac2afdba8f5Block Operator
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