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 2299393 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2300776 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 2299285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 29626 time: 2019-03-10 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67b25d577b4d187a7b68bfc634d76181d266662ae98ef36b78c70ca1a38c26c8Block Operator
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