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 2298026 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299409 epoch_slot_no: 9809 block_no: 2297918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3202 time: 2019-03-10 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1de59900a4d1408a44c05b1d9cf989ec788fd6ee3331410ac1ac0480cebdd31eBlock Operator
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