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 2297894 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299277 epoch_slot_no: 9677 block_no: 2297786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3822 time: 2019-03-10 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec482bb2824fe396eda0a174b4a58ae7185595852e5707fe9b87c6951ccc19b4Block Operator
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