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 2305860 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2307243 epoch_slot_no: 17643 block_no: 2305752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2364 time: 2019-03-11 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a7c102a632e8a4fe4dcbb75596790c3cebccef6cc8dfd42971329289fad355fBlock Operator
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