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 2304126 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305509 epoch_slot_no: 15909 block_no: 2304018 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2379 time: 2019-03-11 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5fdb1286e831cd23c005e44351533b33983585160d1f66f22e43a2e714708e9Block Operator
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