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 2294713 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2296096 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 2294605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 30296 time: 2019-03-09 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38a95ed6014517b9a8e08a7b372f9c6f7d95c4b11b6e268714722abaaedb2934Block Operator
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