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 2296859 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298242 epoch_slot_no: 8642 block_no: 2296751 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2518 time: 2019-03-09 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xead5c6caeaadf61d3764ac68d54c53b008c52a2bbf58d795d42aa2451f4466f4Block Operator
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