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 2301042 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2302425 epoch_slot_no: 12825 block_no: 2300934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-03-10 20:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d648226c8215191ead7e6cc60951bc89f7802cdda8254f1de86a8bc72633917Block Operator
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