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 2303792 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305175 epoch_slot_no: 15575 block_no: 2303684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2019-03-11 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeee7db2f43d809b335484ef021c6267b2a9955ce2c436be1d356e35202a0b6f5Block Operator
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