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 2304777 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2306160 epoch_slot_no: 16560 block_no: 2304669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3586 time: 2019-03-11 17:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b2feb6a19a75d0d298ea71a344a2fc39b5ca7bddf57cdc779a9ef3b5c57ba2fBlock Operator
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