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 2297194 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298577 epoch_slot_no: 8977 block_no: 2297086 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2443 time: 2019-03-09 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3f02635eeccb080fe01cc2a35b1194acdf5bde79e31d8781b18e0ba9272b142Block Operator
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