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 2299091 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2300474 epoch_slot_no: 10874 block_no: 2298983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6027 time: 2019-03-10 10:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eb3ba310bfb1fa045f83f8fe2638b1c4ca2913329e9f084151a05e1ac6dc31fBlock Operator
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