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 2299931 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301314 epoch_slot_no: 11714 block_no: 2299823 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6121 time: 2019-03-10 14:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x715c1489e35448164ee50cd6349c7e1e5c8f2f19e96c5dbf18d810db1ac42f00Block Operator
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