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 2298533 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2299916 epoch_slot_no: 10316 block_no: 2298425 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3966 time: 2019-03-10 07:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc262add67ff420dee812f5f4b395b4a26ee4375e818a6ec7057e31c13350f3e1Block Operator
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