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 2305010 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306393 epoch_slot_no: 16793 block_no: 2304902 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-03-11 19:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x409a442509be1a8160b3ab2e66213f77a318d76d412797bfd3617c1edee194d8Block Operator
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