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 2309046 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310429 epoch_slot_no: 20829 block_no: 2308938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2772 time: 2019-03-12 17:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdf2e1db0a548940a09d3e31b7f92b9aa029094db72714f2478e4882c9d35ce1Block Operator
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