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 2303894 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2305277 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2303786 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 17101 time: 2019-03-11 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefadad245b6b1839965f2ec981204e5dd872576c27a74bcd3e6d71f998bb03c3Block Operator
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