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 2295422 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2296805 epoch_slot_no: 7205 block_no: 2295314 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-03-09 13:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e0684010fdaaa0211a6ac893ebf8454ac640496b3992c528e1ae28c708f15c4Block Operator
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