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 2307348 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2308731 epoch_slot_no: 19131 block_no: 2307240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-12 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4434f2b720790af209f002cdd20a991886ed1b74ef352c1cfe853073317ff55Block Operator
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