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 2304656 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2306039 epoch_slot_no: 16439 block_no: 2304548 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2551 time: 2019-03-11 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3f2fc3da484a3ab267b75782a791850cc10c39641c12915184718beeffb350aBlock Operator
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