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 2295772 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2297155 epoch_slot_no: 7555 block_no: 2295664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4601 time: 2019-03-09 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe57b659c51e2bac47819345eec101de8c6b7c35221e6c7b78bf8225098fc2c1fBlock Operator
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