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 2295582 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2296965 epoch_slot_no: 7365 block_no: 2295474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-09 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d1573e003804fca391c6d9f46e0865ae7d2b66c4d775f38e12c669b74bc89d9Block Operator
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