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 2302895 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2304278 epoch_slot_no: 14678 block_no: 2302787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-11 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dcc8483399298a6216eed6f6bef313478fa8ff9bc134ca8900560b097d3b39eBlock Operator
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