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 2297312 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298695 epoch_slot_no: 9095 block_no: 2297204 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-10 00:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2bdd6e00c946fbe7a97deb2d74da2a379e1346b25f0d5b9a2c6daf888d2b40aBlock Operator
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