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 2309338 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2310721 epoch_slot_no: 21121 block_no: 2309230 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2019-03-12 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a1492f58e1e577552597346aa78edfdcbcb91fb9d401f503b0987c2eb901182Block Operator
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