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 2301974 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303357 epoch_slot_no: 13757 block_no: 2301866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-03-11 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16b8e49538b78db9cc572fd9ec90caa7aefe0a95308725e8a0895a86fe7b236aBlock Operator
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