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 2295644 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2297027 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2295536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9126 time: 2019-03-09 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23ac5dc1ca39efa420bfb765fd46506f46e872d76118467a63457d1df175fd09Block Operator
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