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 2299783 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301166 epoch_slot_no: 11566 block_no: 2299675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-10 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff333db3390b0ebd4b675168bd4ad6bf013173c3b10c63df7921af860eea51e5Block Operator
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