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 2304326 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2305709 epoch_slot_no: 16109 block_no: 2304218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9316 time: 2019-03-11 15:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x667c72150ce6cd1005370d20c79764c1112d6e13d4221bda60b182de0f2d03ccBlock Operator
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