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 2304260 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2305643 epoch_slot_no: 16043 block_no: 2304152 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8685 time: 2019-03-11 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12d1c7325aaa4cc89a3941011184c5dd8f9b53198b6ccfee5bf1e48f91f92588Block Operator
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