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 2303131 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2304514 epoch_slot_no: 14914 block_no: 2303023 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1886 time: 2019-03-11 08:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c82ddc5f13e90f4bea3bb6834bf824e1290318d5ec54b82421852c8891a72feBlock Operator
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