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 2305283 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2306666 epoch_slot_no: 17066 block_no: 2305175 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-03-11 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e18f377a2fff7f3523b5118e24dcf878bd9f5438d86795839a560c0281d2696Block Operator
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