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 2304564 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305947 epoch_slot_no: 16347 block_no: 2304456 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-11 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d71dd04dc3936df54687157366118bb7af6e9f96d72729425b7195e46825fe3Block Operator
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