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 2307704 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309087 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 2307596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-12 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72deaadf2cea5beeead34f4b65533448771aa7118195d454ae87a9cb5916367bBlock Operator
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