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 2308409 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2309792 epoch_slot_no: 20192 block_no: 2308301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2121 time: 2019-03-12 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3760534b6fc77eb4c326831d313b0d2c06a3130e46be9b4558125b721254d473Block Operator
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