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 2299238 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2300621 epoch_slot_no: 11021 block_no: 2299130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3564 time: 2019-03-10 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ecfb440ab964b5f60dc81e97451dcef8118a49247f648179d865bed7bac1116Block Operator
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