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 2298134 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2299517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2298026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 32525 time: 2019-03-10 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf67b92139e91c5adb14f7d4deea215e31638ca04c3206cd6857f46f8d531c677Block Operator
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