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 2309293 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2310676 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 2309185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4097 time: 2019-03-12 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceb20ef50a524c5420852acff6cb697d2b90cea76e707bb039c57693eff263d2Block Operator
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