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 2304914 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306297 epoch_slot_no: 16697 block_no: 2304806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2313 time: 2019-03-11 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59446c0e541388379baf1b38328018ed06075d5578606108ea85230e5d513431Block Operator
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