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 2295160 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2296543 epoch_slot_no: 6943 block_no: 2295052 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1878 time: 2019-03-09 12:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2538df05dd4535855dd6ca1c1bb406b288c8daf2f6cef640bc2621536dc4e4f2Block Operator
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