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 2304320 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2305703 epoch_slot_no: 16103 block_no: 2304212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2074 time: 2019-03-11 15:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x531801188bdd00cda03ef390925fd05fb2fc7d6485ea7dc6c829278349c8ed9aBlock Operator
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