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 2307978 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309361 epoch_slot_no: 19761 block_no: 2307870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-03-12 11:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x461a6521129dc74a709b389ffb4db0f707c236e6509119f6a1c1207bf03f090dBlock Operator
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