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 2303173 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2304556 epoch_slot_no: 14956 block_no: 2303065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 15092 time: 2019-03-11 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dae0bb9050a5b5ac49b47d6ec4115bd794e910fb77840324b9e0491f88561c6Block Operator
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