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 2297953 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2299336 epoch_slot_no: 9736 block_no: 2297845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 17501 time: 2019-03-10 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfbd42477d64f36411645b51815350c1f70fb9c14fac0419897f202070c3301aBlock Operator
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