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 2304187 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305570 epoch_slot_no: 15970 block_no: 2304079 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-11 14:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30edbe541eb6db248f221b6a866b0f84871c6daf5994185c0db0dfe5141c8800Block Operator
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