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 2307673 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2309056 epoch_slot_no: 19456 block_no: 2307565 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11817 time: 2019-03-12 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65bcdfaf3f92ae01c627fbe7065cddcf7579f1f91c397d8ee574fc8bd69eb5b4Block Operator
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