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 2308109 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2309492 epoch_slot_no: 19892 block_no: 2308001 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2019-03-12 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33e7e51d969ad4787e6270f4b38f782fc2ef2e082f7ef528edee3e0d21abd32fBlock Operator
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