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 2306217 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2307600 epoch_slot_no: 18000 block_no: 2306109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-12 01:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe64394b89a2ee99aab5a34946d2b45c7d07103bd7b0feab3d6b4ec390aca8c2bBlock Operator
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