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 2304595 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2305978 epoch_slot_no: 16378 block_no: 2304487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2302 time: 2019-03-11 16:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48ef6dd3a8b359921814616a46985c1891bbb13f5ba6ad9d9a0c4c8724d91189Block Operator
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