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 2305549 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306932 epoch_slot_no: 17332 block_no: 2305441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-11 22:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d885e04d0f623d09b0690bbb790ef8ab525db5e4c0bbfe5f8f928ee6c78edb8Block Operator
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