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 2305280 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306663 epoch_slot_no: 17063 block_no: 2305172 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3073 time: 2019-03-11 20:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8bb7a7aa9ec644a55b6763105550f619d1dd6f501cb07e17bb52f5d853e8d6eBlock Operator
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