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 2307627 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309010 epoch_slot_no: 19410 block_no: 2307519 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-12 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa383d5ca82effbbbe48eb981581fd2567148970c2f4b97968fa5397dac86558fBlock Operator
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