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 2303075 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304458 epoch_slot_no: 14858 block_no: 2302967 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-11 08:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29f464c27f05a34185b4e375e5c1d977ed3e97ebe99fb7a1ba67278c2be4e42bBlock Operator
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