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 2301741 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303124 epoch_slot_no: 13524 block_no: 2301633 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2019-03-11 00:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x569080435d19de6e5c7d0a28142de67ff4c51245307808e1f1a08c42836aa92cBlock Operator
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