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 2298674 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2300057 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2298566 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 14061 time: 2019-03-10 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9ae139ace602ca53126d592a43e1cffeab660d17a0302b1e8ad9725e6ba2015Block Operator
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