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 2294917 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2296300 epoch_slot_no: 6700 block_no: 2294809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1631 time: 2019-03-09 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4d204841d0730044f474d372ebe97407e2b8d207f67d2c4fc69e743b45e9166Block Operator
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