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 2303760 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305143 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 2303652 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2216 time: 2019-03-11 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcec6ba3a712581bd389c3f3b56e0a26b65a61ac016effc8e969515b611c26d91Block Operator
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