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 2302697 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304080 epoch_slot_no: 14480 block_no: 2302589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-03-11 06:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc368b41f6132289daefa0cf0dfe153708ee009a5f11a7a595560da6cb1677a95Block Operator
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