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 2297453 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298836 epoch_slot_no: 9236 block_no: 2297345 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1889 time: 2019-03-10 01:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde787898da2484444b15937576e32ed7514da561a1185e87f67b452f247574a3Block Operator
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