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 2295501 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2296884 epoch_slot_no: 7284 block_no: 2295393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-03-09 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x008e061eadca72dbf147652c18264248e47aa3c64667b1e8fb0953201f739797Block Operator
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