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 2309289 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2310672 epoch_slot_no: 21072 block_no: 2309181 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1407 time: 2019-03-12 18:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde5639c474b6a12f62174b33c9bf31dde34e066382b51c1ae074d5f49e16c742Block Operator
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