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 2305509 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306892 epoch_slot_no: 17292 block_no: 2305401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3284 time: 2019-03-11 21:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96ad25c8f779425ebde5d7f6e0ec859b3f5d6d811a0346fa99c0fc3f269eb19dBlock Operator
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