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 2307674 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2309057 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 2307566 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3563 time: 2019-03-12 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa79a77077b3f8daa6c8ed75ae7cd401703ee7f9e5e00ed509a802b67f3cc46d9Block Operator
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