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 2298481 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299864 epoch_slot_no: 10264 block_no: 2298373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-10 06:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x890deeda4e4815c31b24d7e8e94473ef4a122e75cd2df3cafcf4196aaf2c493cBlock Operator
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