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 2304358 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305741 epoch_slot_no: 16141 block_no: 2304250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dd39312cabdf9b1c044390bc90e37eae9a8bc98ae74182f4e254a977abc10b4Block Operator
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