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 2303192 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304575 epoch_slot_no: 14975 block_no: 2303084 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-03-11 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b858a7fc7f310e187f5dfd27c3741bf01f231fc404919d9282da3c122c58e4bBlock Operator
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