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 2304231 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305614 epoch_slot_no: 16014 block_no: 2304123 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2019-03-11 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2970cdd41d576679e09ab9ee96759dc80d15c830c53a838923d0ae841c7e80a4Block Operator
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