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 2305504 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306887 epoch_slot_no: 17287 block_no: 2305396 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-11 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd04c37cd1fb87f98e8de7210726955de1f14f67c314e8ad03b1a3ea17ed1c50bBlock Operator
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