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 2308772 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2310155 epoch_slot_no: 20555 block_no: 2308664 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4358 time: 2019-03-12 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269069663194e4674d287008b7aa10cdc27ecbb5a40bc3efa26a0caf536f2a21Block Operator
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