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 2296333 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2297716 epoch_slot_no: 8116 block_no: 2296225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3701 time: 2019-03-09 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x904b31fad49a732aff71367c76ab413ee6fcf1773d8b1348944214449f2bbfc3Block Operator
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