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 2307689 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2309072 epoch_slot_no: 19472 block_no: 2307581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2115 time: 2019-03-12 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd9eec3523a01a5c1a5df74d1ae0ade266aad15215a29b517243e5d74977cbc9Block Operator
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