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 2307478 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2308861 epoch_slot_no: 19261 block_no: 2307370 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5620 time: 2019-03-12 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5167e48789170082026ad628800626b85d2949f4b8b7500f48e5f531ee888b86Block Operator
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