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 2305082 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2306465 epoch_slot_no: 16865 block_no: 2304974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2399 time: 2019-03-11 19:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x720f2f33fa9c479f5110ef643c3e76be4d84fbd0d92780ab7b4766a9e512d994Block Operator
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