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 2298984 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300367 epoch_slot_no: 10767 block_no: 2298876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3309 time: 2019-03-10 09:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66e22819c117474bbc141c86b02e60cbcc0c3aab4d64b885085060206000eb61Block Operator
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