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 2305153 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2306536 epoch_slot_no: 16936 block_no: 2305045 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7325 time: 2019-03-11 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd502c88a7daa1850a63ad800d1e058fa0836c4014e4526ee0e475c4fedcf2f8Block Operator
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