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 2305402 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306785 epoch_slot_no: 17185 block_no: 2305294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3275 time: 2019-03-11 21:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f962f3ead74c678fad96c08bb2510cd7a057d2bb0ae16ca3fb3279c65db8848Block Operator
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