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 2298077 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299460 epoch_slot_no: 9860 block_no: 2297969 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2284 time: 2019-03-10 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bd444f7b83e819b41a08cd10a1e10ce33743c8a8d7dd2445781a681f885f3c1Block Operator
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