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 2301225 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2302608 epoch_slot_no: 13008 block_no: 2301117 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2019-03-10 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc69563d829c8987e4cbf72ba6285182eeb528375691422fe16015551d8c694e2Block Operator
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