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 2305881 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2307264 epoch_slot_no: 17664 block_no: 2305773 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8627 time: 2019-03-11 23:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd564fd93dfe59d67de26f3b88aeb7383db0bcde8fb7b53e399c1961c9f056ca8Block Operator
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