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 2304610 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2305993 epoch_slot_no: 16393 block_no: 2304502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2019-03-11 16:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0707dddf32d482fda007bcf9d28cc98a1db6d01abd87320246f0785590a1746Block Operator
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