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 2295658 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2297041 epoch_slot_no: 7441 block_no: 2295550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2259 time: 2019-03-09 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc51cc94a08cc9ec4f1985f1ab653c2d75234c36549a4824ce5cfcc16c89ea8bBlock Operator
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