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 2305555 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306938 epoch_slot_no: 17338 block_no: 2305447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-11 22:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bdac83adfa1e69238baffa5ff21698f0120fa5cabbda02b573cba0378e1d50cBlock Operator
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