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 2306164 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2307547 epoch_slot_no: 17947 block_no: 2306056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1925 time: 2019-03-12 01:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x746d9236b637353037ad000a85c17686b4b59ea6aedaf7a345881c87f4ece954Block Operator
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