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 2307853 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2309236 epoch_slot_no: 19636 block_no: 2307745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14959 time: 2019-03-12 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x897ae015bce11016b77de69dd01e48c19cbad4c809abd800195e093734cf7d5aBlock Operator
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