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 2306332 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2307715 epoch_slot_no: 18115 block_no: 2306224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1919 time: 2019-03-12 02:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x356f06de3638d24b5387aa28f032a23f49c5ec52c90d167d0226410a4a99f7e5Block Operator
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