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 2308196 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309579 epoch_slot_no: 19979 block_no: 2308088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-12 12:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfac91b8f38beea21fc456e19d2d48760a7f2f73c7af5c21bcf8e4f48884adabcBlock Operator
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