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 2299394 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2300777 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 2299286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8994 time: 2019-03-10 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe628d047f9c32efa1b893f4a1ca899e6f93ce5e781e9a0c8fb638308076379f2Block Operator
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