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 2304793 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2306176 epoch_slot_no: 16576 block_no: 2304685 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 21336 time: 2019-03-11 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a95829d705c38e6c6fcc08038e0f87427dc8dcecc77d2364f9dc4e89f0afe1cBlock Operator
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