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 2305097 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306480 epoch_slot_no: 16880 block_no: 2304989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3146 time: 2019-03-11 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x297962cdaaf18d940126f1e074e42bcc6fdbc05cac32ffe0e5aefcea59558bd7Block Operator
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