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 2304841 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306224 epoch_slot_no: 16624 block_no: 2304733 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 18:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba9392a4529fcca4e8bf4e56f676ddb40046d4e08d4c4a0c9ee9c9943691f911Block Operator
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