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 2302589 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303972 epoch_slot_no: 14372 block_no: 2302481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-11 05:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd40c90d684ebdea4c7caca4f6d5af1bdb8c88a883c49e617140e9677673d4203Block Operator
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