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 2303867 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305250 epoch_slot_no: 15650 block_no: 2303759 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2429 time: 2019-03-11 12:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f94ea2b99b040dd89ab6cd663df5c4464efcc36648f46dcf44b9a0138fb70f5Block Operator
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