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 2307087 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308470 epoch_slot_no: 18870 block_no: 2306979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-12 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x609c3f32991fedf3a81629ffb2babeb3de631ce67c3c56d4bd769d69ae14c6dfBlock Operator
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