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 2306773 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2308156 epoch_slot_no: 18556 block_no: 2306665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1892 time: 2019-03-12 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdff7ea921aceb07590ac2a67a6e0391cbf49303d4e6710fc4a24e92f236c8db9Block Operator
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