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 2305543 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2306926 epoch_slot_no: 17326 block_no: 2305435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2805 time: 2019-03-11 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73a100b79ce875323389f57767b169d5efd776174370b2f8824e2b7b7805c2daBlock Operator
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