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 2304343 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305726 epoch_slot_no: 16126 block_no: 2304235 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2985 time: 2019-03-11 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5da6d8e12611f3264b863351bed8c6ee8f6a8f157c339a0ae1b28a27c96d720bBlock Operator
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