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 2300768 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2302151 epoch_slot_no: 12551 block_no: 2300660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2019-03-10 19:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30561b1d497a5c54a7335bba7ae8654c7553563c8ee2ba3076892ad0e23ef719Block Operator
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