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 2297529 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2298912 epoch_slot_no: 9312 block_no: 2297421 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2389 time: 2019-03-10 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x879f44dd792406f3911b9b631a2997e689ba871e36ac7e768c53a619a016ac3eBlock Operator
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