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 2304349 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305732 epoch_slot_no: 16132 block_no: 2304241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27fe2ad743c5c15a8503a6c64ea37656ecd5ea0a33400152f18d92b348b423acBlock Operator
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