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 2296326 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2297709 epoch_slot_no: 8109 block_no: 2296218 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1324 time: 2019-03-09 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67eec8d2c499d6aaaa6f00e3f0dbea3c16a96e7eeaa0fe2ef29f0af4429402cfBlock Operator
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