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 2296107 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2297490 epoch_slot_no: 7890 block_no: 2295999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-03-09 17:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19371a6fd62fd738138452b47aae43f782b41c1afedcb1d197409e3488b7d6f6Block Operator
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