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 2308683 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310066 epoch_slot_no: 20466 block_no: 2308575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-03-12 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x497c30fc84eae89a688327eeece0a011fddba4a358f9b6c04f4b9083e43f6029Block Operator
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