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 2294465 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295848 epoch_slot_no: 6248 block_no: 2294357 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-09 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5331348abd12c0086bdbf9bb0245b6aaa8b6c1587df25e8e863e9b0f02e28beBlock Operator
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