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 2297653 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299036 epoch_slot_no: 9436 block_no: 2297545 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1079 time: 2019-03-10 02:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1c9022cf4f8d977c35e2e8603f4f6e1fce20908146d08d8d9d4be75cec02609Block Operator
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