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 2308170 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309553 epoch_slot_no: 19953 block_no: 2308062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2907 time: 2019-03-12 12:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x230f0fe2b7be3a4837a21ae3a247c16640d531b1cb56706605cef3a0e8d21554Block Operator
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