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 2304271 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305654 epoch_slot_no: 16054 block_no: 2304163 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4952411285f93585c6ae5c00d86c2e76edf7c59f098574fa329ebcb58c9a7019Block Operator
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