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 2299214 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2300597 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 2299106 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 27454 time: 2019-03-10 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedb6c6be78b6bf6b24bda265d930f57c912a08837999b0df6c847ed58d6e5c29Block Operator
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