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 2304362 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305745 epoch_slot_no: 16145 block_no: 2304254 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-11 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb941ff31bc6c02df28c672502cc2304b197e72452ac4ab518ebcde34d4cd1d71Block Operator
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