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 2307427 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308810 epoch_slot_no: 19210 block_no: 2307319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-12 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb21b118dbb99894efe12de7f7904ab169b42940ba0b28d552c40aac447a0709cBlock Operator
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