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 2303787 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305170 epoch_slot_no: 15570 block_no: 2303679 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-11 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7d5a88f9ea90e2600bd981babb19d9fb8484da03d514215dfe27506d8657b1dBlock Operator
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