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 2309294 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2310677 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 2309186 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8633 time: 2019-03-12 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64aa598317537b82ac97e1c27294ca9f7acafc359cb7b67119bb6d2ff581e814Block Operator
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