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 2299334 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2300717 epoch_slot_no: 11117 block_no: 2299226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1535 time: 2019-03-10 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d3e2886492268fe0ad3d4b3b93780d374168bae2f8068de23d9c58471f7d43aBlock Operator
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