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 2297954 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2299337 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 2297846 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 27056 time: 2019-03-10 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ceaf3e1383589e452b5c74c92f12aeceef5c1c197c364c5982751e7e28555f5Block Operator
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