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 2306811 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308194 epoch_slot_no: 18594 block_no: 2306703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1178 time: 2019-03-12 05:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec4e924b41f81b41779393224110d9bcbc6645ae70ad89196ad393843213db6bBlock Operator
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