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 2298375 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299758 epoch_slot_no: 10158 block_no: 2298267 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1174 time: 2019-03-10 06:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3af4596c832d581bd056f410bc896cf11695b5067f4ff42544be5f18c18598c6Block Operator
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