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 2302997 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304380 epoch_slot_no: 14780 block_no: 2302889 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 07:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2aea1eca2a7b43c98f64b179dd04d659ce3cb4f77089c5c74c08b0c04df90a8Block Operator
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