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 2309031 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310414 epoch_slot_no: 20814 block_no: 2308923 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2401 time: 2019-03-12 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b7e784bcab5121111250f6492e82d498b2b481b0753d4aef9969df21556c07Block Operator
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