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 2304284 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305667 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 2304176 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3709 time: 2019-03-11 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9121b996cc43e79c2cf22e7c04dd6ffea29e79330f2d55ddb502f2336d7edfBlock Operator
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