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 2295779 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2297162 epoch_slot_no: 7562 block_no: 2295671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-09 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d417ed8988edb183ba7078fe82a4e714e169abb485a05837b7b58d2eefe606fBlock Operator
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