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 2305453 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2306836 epoch_slot_no: 17236 block_no: 2305345 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2019-03-11 21:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3d0c87d8af19be19dae5d4cb2acf98b8d9d663833a50a9b52a17414b64d8e8aBlock Operator
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