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 2298407 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299790 epoch_slot_no: 10190 block_no: 2298299 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-10 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4019104fbd2c582316a3b4182ed61e015dda28cc32b88642e8b5061c9c878ed2Block Operator
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