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 2303928 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305311 epoch_slot_no: 15711 block_no: 2303820 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2593 time: 2019-03-11 13:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08b9101525587f53673ed1c5310d3e7fe2531d84cda9c3e63074e441bcf26bfdBlock Operator
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