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 2299237 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2300620 epoch_slot_no: 11020 block_no: 2299129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4914 time: 2019-03-10 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeedc4418da62b5e0da0e2acb6106ca1c1dc7fe7e8408136b8c3edc7af3f8353cBlock Operator
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