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 2303105 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2304488 epoch_slot_no: 14888 block_no: 2302997 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1590 time: 2019-03-11 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba0bb851a083a96154d84acfcff14ce9267e126fdf6b18a33d4272c7689082c2Block Operator
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