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 2297413 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2298796 epoch_slot_no: 9196 block_no: 2297305 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 18581 time: 2019-03-10 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35d1e880aeca0c5ee313adfb549220c1269eb69133418aa149b94f8b468d8a42Block Operator
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