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 2300327 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301710 epoch_slot_no: 12110 block_no: 2300219 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2077 time: 2019-03-10 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x987832ee745c141a2372d59c1917d18763bbf5d9c2c4a67340cb475b5e2ac69fBlock Operator
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