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 2298896 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2300279 epoch_slot_no: 10679 block_no: 2298788 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8081 time: 2019-03-10 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e4c0b33775a54c2b8cf68cd14aaf62b04528ee5e6443f9ba444da46e1cdcb6dBlock Operator
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