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 2296479 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2297862 epoch_slot_no: 8262 block_no: 2296371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2019-03-09 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2361ee42dd69f8d25a1dbc2138e7309e4cea7449d76ebec18839eaed58770808Block Operator
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