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 2309138 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310521 epoch_slot_no: 20921 block_no: 2309030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-12 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x132b7ce51609b78d546c5c349da37f3f99befdffc850804a47d9b32b69b91074Block Operator
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