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 2307314 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2308697 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 2307206 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11165 time: 2019-03-12 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02a1dcdd27738e21b37ae586b56b552080e461fbb72cfde496c50176e383d8abBlock Operator
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