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 2303139 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304522 epoch_slot_no: 14922 block_no: 2303031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda244c72521df5b27950ff7bc2102d500cfa6401e6b0e2b7ea813b2f82f97098Block Operator
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