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 2299447 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300830 epoch_slot_no: 11230 block_no: 2299339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2019-03-10 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e6653c20b628eca62a48f1d4b1769f0499787f04bc38414538baa6d4d37f150Block Operator
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