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 2306619 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308002 epoch_slot_no: 18402 block_no: 2306511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-03-12 03:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb43d58f9090eb4bda708adba2dcf5e0a3acc764b5921be7e9abb8d629bc8d0eBlock Operator
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