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 2304321 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305704 epoch_slot_no: 16104 block_no: 2304213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2251 time: 2019-03-11 15:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43f4bad6c54a019e74783a6d7da82d323ce61a6da497af6a512ea7b34370a80aBlock Operator
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