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 2304975 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306358 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 2304867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7286 time: 2019-03-11 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d4ee3a65d4ce5607a8ae94c0b1c4012800b86a3aa399de75b50438a9ab64008Block Operator
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