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 2296342 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2297725 epoch_slot_no: 8125 block_no: 2296234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2162 time: 2019-03-09 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f2c8b6e185be99ceddc9618bfdba3964ddc79e70d8d0ff2865b545a15cf9c4fBlock Operator
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