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 2307691 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2309074 epoch_slot_no: 19474 block_no: 2307583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2417 time: 2019-03-12 09:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x050716e73b3f34a41d11b9432576f8eab062f2f4031ea41c315d37b4ec1251ffBlock Operator
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