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 2300540 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2301923 epoch_slot_no: 12323 block_no: 2300432 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-03-10 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fa531cc2393b9aaa449654d263ad8b3ffc4e74d78d50ca0700046e5108e5195Block Operator
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