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 2302491 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2303874 epoch_slot_no: 14274 block_no: 2302383 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6106 time: 2019-03-11 05:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f84c3f4036b94c3a004a9bf43fa2d854069aac02cbf693d53fd11db3337d684Block Operator
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