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 2299345 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2300728 epoch_slot_no: 11128 block_no: 2299237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-10 11:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a3bde5ce2a85b59e68bd457cea62559a12d7f20c6f88a1a26b3c353e5be23f6Block Operator
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