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 2307403 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2308786 epoch_slot_no: 19186 block_no: 2307295 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2294 time: 2019-03-12 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d8740f349de0e3107271b3a34633a3a320c9b1c15ac591b507ac129101379bcBlock Operator
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