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 2302668 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304051 epoch_slot_no: 14451 block_no: 2302560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-11 06:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacd9bda066b40f0752032d5d1e994fc7d2f6a5dd850e3d7af9b090ac68e64e65Block Operator
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