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 2299733 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301116 epoch_slot_no: 11516 block_no: 2299625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1359 time: 2019-03-10 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0586800f2943d6da7c60f3b55e5fd91cabe9c277905ba9043982abb56b4ecf4Block Operator
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