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 2301734 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303117 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 2301626 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-11 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4741a04672a637c83d0a8c117f9a7cc6955dd196313bc66d37bb4cc9082d5b7aBlock Operator
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