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 2296514 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2297897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2296406 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9468 time: 2019-03-09 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc34ff78e489b6dcd2c8da3ce9e785bf989e49e956a3b482acaa1a4f5145bd3aBlock Operator
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