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 2302123 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2303506 epoch_slot_no: 13906 block_no: 2302015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 17096 time: 2019-03-11 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3574b2f1eb9af8624153258b74568a6747bd38cac316ca09f0fb50d911e4cd10Block Operator
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