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 2307997 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309380 epoch_slot_no: 19780 block_no: 2307889 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-03-12 11:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cffa69864cf95bd5466f40d563f0c4b9a96bd37c1dee750f7c4b284d81dc78fBlock Operator
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