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 2300631 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2302014 epoch_slot_no: 12414 block_no: 2300523 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3758 time: 2019-03-10 18:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadfb70f3355eafd515432b6854a7c0c61706c03ca413f370457a8e066ff62041Block Operator
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