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 2301043 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2302426 epoch_slot_no: 12826 block_no: 2300935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1853 time: 2019-03-10 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22c47a504b9f6edb64e660e980d2aafdf8aedf17936b37c7d449b2e47ad7ed36Block Operator
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