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 2299197 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300580 epoch_slot_no: 10980 block_no: 2299089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2019-03-10 10:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedcbbab92dacb1e9dceb46a527b2435255536236c51abecf996c7d4fd847af54Block Operator
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