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 2295348 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2296731 epoch_slot_no: 7131 block_no: 2295240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2019-03-09 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09dfaf9fca31be815c7fc167bb4f1f2ed38ae2c846b52f94c8ed73900e8f773cBlock Operator
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