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 2302762 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2304145 epoch_slot_no: 14545 block_no: 2302654 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1229 time: 2019-03-11 06:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e475562ebf3ac30e0e8e3418e45146b3117664de8f7bc546abffe2069d79b1dBlock Operator
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