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 2306281 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2307664 epoch_slot_no: 18064 block_no: 2306173 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1740 time: 2019-03-12 02:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99723067a947644d22b398febfd19708862a984c7ab27a82cd84fe2783ebf93aBlock Operator
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