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 2301373 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2302756 epoch_slot_no: 13156 block_no: 2301265 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9846 time: 2019-03-10 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58b21c132816a4fb36cb143c82884474a520bd1d2c28c255949b070bfa2685cdBlock Operator
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