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 2298566 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2299949 epoch_slot_no: 10349 block_no: 2298458 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-10 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcd768f91ac28f4ccc26106493cbb6d79a9c6e90eed8850a26028aae987865dbBlock Operator
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