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 2307364 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2308747 epoch_slot_no: 19147 block_no: 2307256 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-12 08:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06e253087a283577cbca1c88b436330dec8dc191a00c16887e1a2e9d93e013daBlock Operator
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