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 2306637 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308020 epoch_slot_no: 18420 block_no: 2306529 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-03-12 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadee1682c0f21f54c70a69424d4ac9f837eda243fee061f9a45cc1e32c8d2cbbBlock Operator
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