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 2307404 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308787 epoch_slot_no: 19187 block_no: 2307296 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-12 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x315c19cec76582b2d9293eee3c964841aa9a7c4fd67d033c71088d9d8434ec8bBlock Operator
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