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 2306414 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2307797 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2306306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5367 time: 2019-03-12 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x168c6364fa6bde3026c66419233cc2def7d78727c7c1e3cfb842f70c2db18e12Block Operator
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