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 2304915 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306298 epoch_slot_no: 16698 block_no: 2304807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-11 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e7eab7b9efa0ce7d21ba0d7746ad7705408d888132396a3d05e88dc44fa8636Block Operator
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