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 2301553 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2302936 epoch_slot_no: 13336 block_no: 2301445 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8223 time: 2019-03-10 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5beeaaf1ab343eda9c2bbdc57a6f0ad0a7cbeeb1193a2556d74c4d31e7f3c49Block Operator
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