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 2305158 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306541 epoch_slot_no: 16941 block_no: 2305050 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6363 time: 2019-03-11 19:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe15fc87994ddf3942260e031728a79764e2da2f8578c96106c05507c17f9de9fBlock Operator
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