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 2302492 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303875 epoch_slot_no: 14275 block_no: 2302384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-03-11 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e369db3bcff074a0ee2086036469504e74bb62d5fc3682cc9f870ee7eed70ebBlock Operator
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