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 2302666 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2304049 epoch_slot_no: 14449 block_no: 2302558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2019-03-11 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b1140642597460023229d609fad36dc5b0e0cf0dfa6ec6876375668062d9b31Block Operator
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