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 2308483 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309866 epoch_slot_no: 20266 block_no: 2308375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3810 time: 2019-03-12 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc19ba449f06ce2f85635a036c7c408441aeb16d132334d609b59f9caa8f8057eBlock Operator
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