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 2294470 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295853 epoch_slot_no: 6253 block_no: 2294362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2019-03-09 08:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1971416c094588df65491d4548375886a64e8c1c486f639cee3cec6f818cf1b0Block Operator
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