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 2297864 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2299247 epoch_slot_no: 9647 block_no: 2297756 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2397 time: 2019-03-10 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50e72853636a6129f10172cd4d7baaa92d3dbbe96d9ccc9387eeeae7e6abbb51Block Operator
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