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 2299502 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300885 epoch_slot_no: 11285 block_no: 2299394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2040 time: 2019-03-10 12:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x922fb4606012f14cbf87f27707ac7f3f59f1d4e8aa5e45b0dff1e56d1203efc7Block Operator
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