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 2305363 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2306746 epoch_slot_no: 17146 block_no: 2305255 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1717 time: 2019-03-11 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x019114752fccc2da40574d94b55e6d115d25fcff9196eb716db2913f9a362183Block Operator
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