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 2304381 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305764 epoch_slot_no: 16164 block_no: 2304273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2019-03-11 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b6031d9a720802e521507fa3f53506c5be9d50ceca57f8510773d8b84d0ec1aBlock Operator
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