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 2296061 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2297444 epoch_slot_no: 7844 block_no: 2295953 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3325 time: 2019-03-09 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc39fafe938aaf38a91d8e63b0a167b012f15d0ccf330b884a55f69e38086072eBlock Operator
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