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 2305311 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306694 epoch_slot_no: 17094 block_no: 2305203 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3401 time: 2019-03-11 20:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3b78eaa8609bf88e9ce62bd6df81f4a5ac222f6f8ec49e7ad8482f8ea137819Block Operator
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