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 2298154 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2299537 epoch_slot_no: 9937 block_no: 2298046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2019-03-10 04:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76a616c63cbfbe62002e3d9e5b2cc60f439ec0cca466bc19ee20883dd23a5113Block Operator
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