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 2305687 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2307070 epoch_slot_no: 17470 block_no: 2305579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1748 time: 2019-03-11 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13ed580331812fa2bdc2a00fdfe30b1d3edcc3e1cb7c752d010714bdc678e468Block Operator
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