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 2307204 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308587 epoch_slot_no: 18987 block_no: 2307096 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2116 time: 2019-03-12 07:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0689d016a10772144ebbd2b8aee802053164d38ba905ac9ba89ee81fd36961acBlock Operator
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