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 2296041 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2297424 epoch_slot_no: 7824 block_no: 2295933 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2019-03-09 17:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90b73680745a4deb43e354b21b23cd01430b7fc0ca409ea1a0e8ea80e0951528Block Operator
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