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 2301952 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303335 epoch_slot_no: 13735 block_no: 2301844 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-11 02:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x995bdd4076a8b7b5929885e343914d8234ea464ab2285ad63b727e05de667978Block Operator
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