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 2307526 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308909 epoch_slot_no: 19309 block_no: 2307418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2019-03-12 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x138ffafb05d090050cc495945014ffa1185b409b2d17608ba7c038539dc62f15Block Operator
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