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 2307242 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308625 epoch_slot_no: 19025 block_no: 2307134 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-12 07:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f6bb919dc8c5ac860397613cf37b0241aebd228b374e9658522dd5bc4123d82Block Operator
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