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 2303059 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304442 epoch_slot_no: 14842 block_no: 2302951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3462 time: 2019-03-11 08:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x146c0c1ed56b8836e890167fe0d53096a1362e760d2ef49e68ebfb00b4b88a55Block Operator
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