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 2299045 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300428 epoch_slot_no: 10828 block_no: 2298937 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-03-10 09:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddd71b33f75ad91ee83cd2d7ecdee4a7678c9607a243c8de3ab2f498261cf83eBlock Operator
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