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 2299094 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2300477 epoch_slot_no: 10877 block_no: 2298986 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2019-03-10 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45b2048a421df6b00c40b3669c028a3be2b20598a464f4f40a87a99d9df0d5c5Block Operator
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