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 2295569 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2296952 epoch_slot_no: 7352 block_no: 2295461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1643 time: 2019-03-09 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2d50d69be7ad4749f008eb3fd313b60cc91a4f9c8d4ebb477e491a5f7200825Block Operator
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