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 2306940 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308323 epoch_slot_no: 18723 block_no: 2306832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-03-12 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x236e19c102c3e1369306fc5b75f331e1de4af6b089e19e880e56f0ba278cdb13Block Operator
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