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 2307523 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2308906 epoch_slot_no: 19306 block_no: 2307415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4351 time: 2019-03-12 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269076f66525542f7b1678e037ee9bcdae5839a06519c72db217c6aab54eb3abBlock Operator
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