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 2300875 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2302258 epoch_slot_no: 12658 block_no: 2300767 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1741 time: 2019-03-10 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x414e3bcfaef75d2887488a223e22e595ad145a0f63fd5e9a89df3f192c8b685bBlock Operator
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