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 2297377 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298760 epoch_slot_no: 9160 block_no: 2297269 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-10 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb52c483dfd5e6b317381c76f325ee5af4cfe1a69a9f2f50d071e4470a1a9cefBlock Operator
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