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 2298711 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300094 epoch_slot_no: 10494 block_no: 2298603 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-10 08:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x463c4ae954f49371178bd4a65a33ad14ded19d71beb9d0cd785873757276c8c0Block Operator
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