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 2296976 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298359 epoch_slot_no: 8759 block_no: 2296868 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2019-03-09 22:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bf1d74e08a6ce694ae48b0a7fdca2c70b81f272b5a9cf62aa486773c243ef3bBlock Operator
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