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 2307385 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308768 epoch_slot_no: 19168 block_no: 2307277 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-03-12 08:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1325aee289f716594969f49f94fe4c4ae018316e0246268a0b22adafd83ed66Block Operator
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