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 2305023 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306406 epoch_slot_no: 16806 block_no: 2304915 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-11 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11368bc0b557eaddcf3e4640f3e11e9a70aa1ff19fa109e359fc4cb1d72a7e23Block Operator
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