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 2303143 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304526 epoch_slot_no: 14926 block_no: 2303035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43e69a504347757e4268d7a02387357e7d3ced9f86363ef07973e88bca6ab31bBlock Operator
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