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 2306851 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308234 epoch_slot_no: 18634 block_no: 2306743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1721 time: 2019-03-12 05:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe96f9cb45fa8fea84a53bc6707073ef7b967a481a71a4ffd5b3d38e0be86178eBlock Operator
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