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 2305691 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2307074 epoch_slot_no: 17474 block_no: 2305583 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1909 time: 2019-03-11 22:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fefafe48303b4d19eeee0f5f499b61e47fa7c1e297052aead06741c9a50e8cdBlock Operator
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