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 2296509 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2297892 epoch_slot_no: 8292 block_no: 2296401 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2019-03-09 19:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2cbaff4b5c3ade64aefdf7a32e1b8b74df4e3e49b0aa860fab11a23a1315712Block Operator
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