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 2303166 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2304549 epoch_slot_no: 14949 block_no: 2303058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2526 time: 2019-03-11 08:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36bf40c9052a76948bb714a28e83d2e3fbffe2306ffe9b47159a8b807f16d3efBlock Operator
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