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 2305160 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306543 epoch_slot_no: 16943 block_no: 2305052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-03-11 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfd9a7e5ccf65a272dc365717a17842e30b73988b29c72149a6ab211d7b7d867Block Operator
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