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 2304268 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2305651 epoch_slot_no: 16051 block_no: 2304160 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3157 time: 2019-03-11 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc031961019e9dd119533a72efb5fe4ee7338eb19367c824083287e019a44b510Block Operator
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