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 2306922 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308305 epoch_slot_no: 18705 block_no: 2306814 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5490 time: 2019-03-12 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5f7678b18eea3a85984be1bb1299465f79ac6d0e42d036bf1503c1687fa758bBlock Operator
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