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 2299573 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2300956 epoch_slot_no: 11356 block_no: 2299465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 17100 time: 2019-03-10 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44791c2e5c8900fb1333053d03016c9d2b30f9f3ee8452d9d6c7e148c0540afcBlock Operator
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