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 2303563 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2304946 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 2303455 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2245 time: 2019-03-11 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66d196d9633a0e53f698a6e883ea2cb435537fd8c79c8bc6529a36a0a468779aBlock Operator
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