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 2298455 Details
Epoch: 106Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 2299838
epoch_slot_no: 10238
block_no: 2298347
slot_leader_id: 13
size: 3020
time: 2019-03-10 06:37:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xc3f355ad044416a585c63cd7d1466e14cb35755186ef097e3524343fb3dd6c0e
Block Operator
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