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 2299158 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2300541 epoch_slot_no: 10941 block_no: 2299050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-10 10:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x599afc25528c15ba30ce79454040b0e3881b864e9c3c10ca887e70678d1343e8Block Operator
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