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 2304305 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305688 epoch_slot_no: 16088 block_no: 2304197 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2885 time: 2019-03-11 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b49151f1f22abc691976694b410eb95469e3e575192b73843a9d3d03eb0d26eBlock Operator
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