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 2302995 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2304378 epoch_slot_no: 14778 block_no: 2302887 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2019-03-11 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9c0df8102d37c41d2943a35c72b4c802d9c369e47b41179f6d084fdec331f0fBlock Operator
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