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 2296153 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2297536 epoch_slot_no: 7936 block_no: 2296045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4609 time: 2019-03-09 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83a3594630535740303307b503ec81a59259c139d6b9611c553ecd3f5213ac9Block Operator
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