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 2298282 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2299665 epoch_slot_no: 10065 block_no: 2298174 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1325 time: 2019-03-10 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fdc650ff255b171e1e38593523d651d9b546333ceeb66b945d5e91aacdcbb20Block Operator
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