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 2295894 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2297277 epoch_slot_no: 7677 block_no: 2295786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1656 time: 2019-03-09 16:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37926f9474431490ec669382a4a5535c3d7c0d26519ad506f870384e6e22ec9aBlock Operator
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