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 2307188 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2308571 epoch_slot_no: 18971 block_no: 2307080 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-03-12 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04cf0a594d7513e10ca18ea0d12ac3a5bd09900c91c58fbaf2dc4bfd053b5ccfBlock Operator
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