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 2296334 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2297717 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2296226 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 17635 time: 2019-03-09 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a61486146741b54076cf155f4a1d8db51e8ff84ffd0deb1875879a983c0d6f3Block Operator
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