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 2294511 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2295894 epoch_slot_no: 6294 block_no: 2294403 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-09 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2eaa2221ad08a490d819b1a76db15a02db425879bc96696d05d32093064f4dBlock Operator
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