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 2296706 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298089 epoch_slot_no: 8489 block_no: 2296598 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-03-09 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x352967eacb7060bf4af5a350eb0e744426f605a3aaeb5a3af019d5f5ff7ab9f0Block Operator
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