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 2306962 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2308345 epoch_slot_no: 18745 block_no: 2306854 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1531 time: 2019-03-12 05:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57a14148e6b9d2121245493ea929c58449d6558236919e65f9e4ee0e836ec887Block Operator
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