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 2295073 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2296456 epoch_slot_no: 6856 block_no: 2294965 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 31025 time: 2019-03-09 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fb6b8bd38c85159862c78d36e0a866b5fc771ce93b96a05c31a12fa5ab7f4e6Block Operator
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