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 2307821 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309204 epoch_slot_no: 19604 block_no: 2307713 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-12 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85da57bc30cda00cf05f5b126188f2d600bf4cef3b23be5ad8de5c4ea92462fbBlock Operator
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