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 2306611 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2307994 epoch_slot_no: 18394 block_no: 2306503 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-03-12 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x398fe041eca1c26f68f6530d5c3a1c6db062315ffb234ff61758b0ee42f0caa6Block Operator
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