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 2302402 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2303785 epoch_slot_no: 14185 block_no: 2302294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2405 time: 2019-03-11 04:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x096df1f90fb6c3c7b2aee8c93203274884c4a107fda6c7a2785de702851e94b3Block Operator
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