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 2298654 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300037 epoch_slot_no: 10437 block_no: 2298546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-10 07:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x917aba0d2de433dd69b409e6c1531ac0bf8b9d9d5593a18d85d4c111732c73b7Block Operator
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