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 2301286 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2302669 epoch_slot_no: 13069 block_no: 2301178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2017 time: 2019-03-10 22:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeee796672cd874db04d64bcf5df9d012356072b8919b86437661e894670f2239Block Operator
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