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 2299898 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301281 epoch_slot_no: 11681 block_no: 2299790 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-03-10 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bd713cafda3d4ab1234570466c7da4a360dabfed4eb5026da88ff7a77030fffBlock Operator
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