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 2308527 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2309910 epoch_slot_no: 20310 block_no: 2308419 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2019-03-12 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3ccf59a114d08905716c9f9fe5d6d101e5afc9ec08eda36d0d8c11ecc8dcd5bBlock Operator
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