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 2303473 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304856 epoch_slot_no: 15256 block_no: 2303365 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-11 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x966c2302da19562eeb630818decaad92f7338a74833ce9036bf6d8768e2d1c0fBlock Operator
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