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 2296723 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2298106 epoch_slot_no: 8506 block_no: 2296615 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 20157 time: 2019-03-09 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafa536474c792b6791d61bc9be479a1de05f248e92c5792b5440cb49b1c3ea32Block Operator
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