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 2301898 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303281 epoch_slot_no: 13681 block_no: 2301790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2597 time: 2019-03-11 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb491ecb80381bde40b9785af5ebaec6ac4533f0c1cc46cc51de3a94dcb251335Block Operator
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