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 2303852 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2305235 epoch_slot_no: 15635 block_no: 2303744 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2912 time: 2019-03-11 12:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1fb6a0c9cdef196305c88e9bc9d6a8876c20f298ade5baf3f3ffed48748e50aBlock Operator
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