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 2306506 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2307889 epoch_slot_no: 18289 block_no: 2306398 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2442 time: 2019-03-12 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf491da9169c72448b672aff6c2b8cc6df9b21433164a090ad03cda596e675e0fBlock Operator
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