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 2296540 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2297923 epoch_slot_no: 8323 block_no: 2296432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1698 time: 2019-03-09 19:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27d785676465a633b342f497e14f846394a5ed60612feec9d0d39f890df9290bBlock Operator
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