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 2296005 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2297388 epoch_slot_no: 7788 block_no: 2295897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2220 time: 2019-03-09 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefdc4d4e0977186879450f46f122bf7b3b42f519aed9db99dc5ee1c12aa4cb34Block Operator
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