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 2300833 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2302216 epoch_slot_no: 12616 block_no: 2300725 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2291 time: 2019-03-10 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e1d68f2b250fe0b5ad9ba56379759da0c82201ce66381bc999a61e4e06971edBlock Operator
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