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 2306860 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2308243 epoch_slot_no: 18643 block_no: 2306752 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-12 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x257c9f124b354c7034cd69e18bc8d6a4d98245043f7f4a5c3dbc16a47c5f3964Block Operator
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