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 2300068 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301451 epoch_slot_no: 11851 block_no: 2299960 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4717 time: 2019-03-10 15:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc46a0ee588eefa2e33d5f5b79a623a07d0f03b8b86ae7ed6a028ffdddc5a16bBlock Operator
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