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 2300653 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2302036 epoch_slot_no: 12436 block_no: 2300545 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2833 time: 2019-03-10 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd395031e69a7e67cfc2c68e76f04f9d232eec931507f8b17cbfbb71a7e599d08Block Operator
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