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 2299961 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301344 epoch_slot_no: 11744 block_no: 2299853 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1732 time: 2019-03-10 14:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9849da472eb0d92ab9342ae0235dea8a35e62dbced1eb6a0a9e05dd8e2ad2e0Block Operator
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