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 2308498 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309881 epoch_slot_no: 20281 block_no: 2308390 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6657 time: 2019-03-12 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4743a701ebf664147737113b9968496a58af67dc6762642dfb7408335b3d7bfBlock Operator
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