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 2304301 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2305684 epoch_slot_no: 16084 block_no: 2304193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2802 time: 2019-03-11 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd58b4ce7054481ce86ca0fae06a76657ac7262220e4ead9c7c449a38db557de3Block Operator
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