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 2308330 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2309713 epoch_slot_no: 20113 block_no: 2308222 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6455 time: 2019-03-12 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48b53688f1d023d407a7d5d96b2fa978fc15289e9eafb7196480fa8ad8f7ceffBlock Operator
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