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 2303791 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305174 epoch_slot_no: 15574 block_no: 2303683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2641 time: 2019-03-11 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649fc66333ed7d6fe3e05f04066652a5f0a09c2caf19aee1a107716d845961dbBlock Operator
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