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 2304732 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306115 epoch_slot_no: 16515 block_no: 2304624 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2019-03-11 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccd8cffdd5ce81a094c410a55f00a468ad165b4fb6df01ade1579508cd27a07eBlock Operator
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