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 2305292 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2306675 epoch_slot_no: 17075 block_no: 2305184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1718 time: 2019-03-11 20:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8822a5c6783515b9431c3d781c247b0c3bac91a87cfc0f68b1a05a1eced8f43Block Operator
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