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 2307676 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2309059 epoch_slot_no: 19459 block_no: 2307568 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3001 time: 2019-03-12 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c281e4323d0a885825d6f3402832056442d03150b36a02e38d201c14fc0b438Block Operator
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