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 2298734 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2300117 epoch_slot_no: 10517 block_no: 2298626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1930 time: 2019-03-10 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a86ae0b074c20760c92e2ab24c7b1c11810d82fdea9e5987311aaca7fe01b6bBlock Operator
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