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 2296046 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2297429 epoch_slot_no: 7829 block_no: 2295938 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4212 time: 2019-03-09 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x606e5b937468e007b4aa56342902841542b2c42d6e4c78f5411db35f5c0c1d48Block Operator
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