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 2308280 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309663 epoch_slot_no: 20063 block_no: 2308172 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2019-03-12 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f75ca8f23b9ccd69e5df1d91f0c67782abf4d4da1e9bfda4b06519edbf537cdBlock Operator
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