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 2303067 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2304450 epoch_slot_no: 14850 block_no: 2302959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1886 time: 2019-03-11 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f853d1d3baf80a830952df2d202c5a2c9cc0e71470f8b71d713f3efca267dabBlock Operator
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