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 2308604 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2309987 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 2308496 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4765 time: 2019-03-12 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b2053e36347da411a67022e02729565bcba998ce734a2b4de215f5a1c29ed02Block Operator
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