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 2298673 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2300056 epoch_slot_no: 10456 block_no: 2298565 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11164 time: 2019-03-10 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8c27742f203b2c7561c16f8a717155ce6f9ef313e627831fb9e030bbc78d7a9Block Operator
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