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 2302145 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2303528 epoch_slot_no: 13928 block_no: 2302037 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2019-03-11 03:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f3d330101d687e06064530a94d67eed8140853806e206a47c5bd3e65dfbebc8Block Operator
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