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 2297285 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298668 epoch_slot_no: 9068 block_no: 2297177 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-03-10 00:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e8e6efb8e4d72837832438b3f754f1f3fa40a7f48a1ab5b44ec8203f1372979Block Operator
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