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 2296966 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2298349 epoch_slot_no: 8749 block_no: 2296858 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2910 time: 2019-03-09 22:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6097952f1d7899ea0929d135efa4b2c996842e4211092e7131daae984235a7aeBlock Operator
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