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 2305576 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2306959 epoch_slot_no: 17359 block_no: 2305468 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2019-03-11 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x367d96d1558c1b5d40643fe3b589161ce1d2ab8b5bc8053b97a6e93713b5ee5aBlock Operator
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