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 2295508 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2296891 epoch_slot_no: 7291 block_no: 2295400 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2866 time: 2019-03-09 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf343de1176967ba4bfb80d4600769fb6dee1b53aeb6e7482a60044b4c482559Block Operator
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