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 2302394 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2303777 epoch_slot_no: 14177 block_no: 2302286 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2041 time: 2019-03-11 04:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52ab9cdfd854fa6775c66b1a38b55c26ae85d4d4ee9776627a1988db19904618Block Operator
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