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 2302582 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303965 epoch_slot_no: 14365 block_no: 2302474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 05:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3a9558dba222132ad8021c77b603eed48667a5f39e68ac8e6b88b2b8277ba88Block Operator
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