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 2298821 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300204 epoch_slot_no: 10604 block_no: 2298713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-10 08:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x669f8105ee95afceb3f2b808b6e45124c366e346d99679ea81f5dca808c1cbafBlock Operator
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