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 2298919 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300302 epoch_slot_no: 10702 block_no: 2298811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2098 time: 2019-03-10 09:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dca4e0bcaff4576c4c0c6d404f8203e62bffd0b097cb247fe690e2bd22a0920Block Operator
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