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 2306413 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2307796 epoch_slot_no: 18196 block_no: 2306305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1716 time: 2019-03-12 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8df025c643c17c5032081affa1a5c76aa00e37041059f1e3f79b7ee15d8b78aBlock Operator
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