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 2303593 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2304976 epoch_slot_no: 15376 block_no: 2303485 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2313 time: 2019-03-11 11:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae119c934acc3e9689d62b290b1dd63c01a4c271ebff8e3b0d4019fc115eb0fdBlock Operator
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