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 2297546 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2298929 epoch_slot_no: 9329 block_no: 2297438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-10 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3673f212d62be1a9ce0ad7b7e1e284dfef77a294c5d2256bfe00b0204a615168Block Operator
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