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 2303454 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2304837 epoch_slot_no: 15237 block_no: 2303346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1894 time: 2019-03-11 10:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3653fadf1f9a15bda27de806d315c47ab30a03237f433642bf648fa98140d76aBlock Operator
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