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 2302568 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2303951 epoch_slot_no: 14351 block_no: 2302460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2395 time: 2019-03-11 05:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3401eae96a658b7804053881aea0c2f6bad3c6ab4a02b348d7ea23a8a43d6341Block Operator
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