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 2299580 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2300963 epoch_slot_no: 11363 block_no: 2299472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2024 time: 2019-03-10 12:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87b6e577ce46cbf4c53f47a1519f86d38a12cc9bf0a5519408dce908a535c19fBlock Operator
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