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 2305468 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2306851 epoch_slot_no: 17251 block_no: 2305360 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1266 time: 2019-03-11 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb340ca848ca7c2bc3f03b8ae7261b291eea08979e2c69493448f92a7f6a63fd5Block Operator
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