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 2308012 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2309395 epoch_slot_no: 19795 block_no: 2307904 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1897 time: 2019-03-12 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19330a8873f56d36ad4f8647f23cb2874c7607f44c07bfaf749e3524127200d3Block Operator
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