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 2297024 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2298407 epoch_slot_no: 8807 block_no: 2296916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1933 time: 2019-03-09 22:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5d5b4439df35abd3ecdc474bb654180b326895536d346d5b641ca2af021b4f3Block Operator
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