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 2306953 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2308336 epoch_slot_no: 18736 block_no: 2306845 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1930 time: 2019-03-12 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea1be00fce9b051653b20076bd8fa6b77ef2dc78a469ef9bb3aebcfdf6592c8eBlock Operator
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